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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Friday, July 1, 2022
Abortion was an ideological and spiritual struggle for Baptist minister
Reported by VPM News’ Samantha Willis and Megan Pauly
As Virginians grapple with the implications of the U.S. Supreme Court's repeal of Roe v. Wade, some local faith leaders are asserting their personal stances on abortion, reflecting a diversity of views among religious groups on the issue.
Slate of new laws take effect July 1 in Virginia
Reported by VPM News’ Patrick Larsen
After a contentious Virginia General Assembly session this year, a range of hard-fought new laws take effect Friday. Some of the top line items include new school policies to inform parents of classroom materials containing sexually explicit content and penalties for possessing certain amounts of marijuana. Another new law mandates hazing prevention training for college students participating in certain extra-curricular activities, following the death of a Virginia Commonwealth University freshman in 2021.
Planners release framework to reconnect Richmond’s Jackson Ward
Reported by VPM News’ Whittney Evans
Planners have developed a framework to reconnect Richmond’s historic Black neighborhood of Jackson Ward. They say it will boost investment in the area and pay homage to Black excellence in a community once known as the “Harlem of the South”.
In Other News:
Court denies appeal of Terrence Richardson, who was convicted in Waverly police killing – VPM News
Virginia lawmakers punt on bills aimed at limiting partisan election oversight - Virginia Mercury
Tara Carroll sworn in as interim Midlothian supervisor – The Richmond Times-Dispatch
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