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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Aug. 3, 2022:
Two men accused of plotting mass shooting in Richmond head to court
Reported by VPM News’ Whittney Evans
A Richmond judge will decide Wednesday whether there’s enough evidence to move ahead with a trial in the case of two men who Richmond Police say were plotting a mass shooting on July 4. However, the men are charged with possession of firearms as noncitizens, not with plotting a mass shooting. Richmond Police Chief Gerald Smith credited a “hero citizen” with the tip that led investigators to a home where they recovered weapons and ammunition. Since then, police have given conflicting information about the details of the case, raising questions about the evidence against the men.
A Charlottesville city employee who attended the Jan. 6 insurrection will remain on the payroll
Reported by VPM News’ Whittney Evans
City of Charlottesville officials say the employee has been interviewed three times by the FBI over the past year and a half – and has not been charged with any action related to his presence at the capital. During a city council meeting this week, the interim City Manager said he’s spoken with the employee and that they have provided a letter of apology to the city.
Mountain Valley Pipeline completion sought in economic agreement by national Democrats
Reported by VPM News’ Patrick Larsen
A one-page summary of permitting provisions included in the economic legislation agreed to by Sens. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Joe Manchin (D-WV), and posted by Politico, show that the West Virginia senator was able to secure a commitment from Democratic leaders to complete construction of the long-postponed Mountain Valley Pipeline.
In Other News:
Thousands of lives depend on a transplant network in need of ‘vast restructuring’ - The Washington Post
Most state employees dissatisfied with new telework policy, VGEA survey shows - Virginia Mercury
Petersburg vote could send $900,000 to a project co-owned by council member – The Progress-Index
In Case You Missed It:
Students with varying immigration statuses to be eligible for in-state college aid – VPM News
Youngkin names former Rep. Dave Brat to economists panel - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Study: Virginia Medicaid expansion increased financial security for enrollees - Virginia Mercury
Scooter operator bolts out of Richmond – Richmond BizSense
