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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Richmond council expected to vote on city employees collective bargaining next week
Reported by VPM News’ Patrick Larsen
After months of negotiations, Richmond City Council could act on collective bargaining legislation for city employees as soon as next week. In a special meeting at City Hall, the council announced a new proposal that would allow unions to start working on agreements to bargain for wages, benefits and more with city representatives.
Norfolk City Council aims to refocus Hampton Roads Ventures’ money back to Hampton Roads
Reported by WHRO News’ Ryan Murphy
Independent Norfolk reporter Jim Morrison revealed last year that Hampton Roads Ventures, which is the Norfolk housing authority’s investment group, built hundreds of millions of dollars in housing all over the country, but it spent less than 15% of that in Norfolk. Norfolk’s City Council will vote on a resolution Tuesday that aims to refocus Hampton Roads Ventures’ money back to Hampton Roads.
Organizers: Around 10,000 people attend Hanover Tomato Festival
Reported by VPM News Intern Katharine DeRosa
People from around Central Virginia gathered this weekend to celebrate the Hanover Tomato. The festival usually draws thousands of people, but it hasn’t been held since 2019 because of the pandemic.
In Other News:
Police agencies arrest 36 people during sex solicitation sting – VPM News
Virginia’s mental health hotline launches amid fears it won’t meet expectations – Virginia Mercury
Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer hopes to bring Something in the Water back to the city – WHRO News
In Case You Missed It:
N.Y. developers plotting Manchester’s tallest tower on riverfront next to Legend Brewing – Richmond BizSense
Laufer formally announces run, leads Dems in fundraising for state's 55th House district - The Daily Progress
Federal suit claiming Henrico schools violated disability law moves forward - Richmond Times-Dispatch
