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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Aug. 26, 2022:
School safety worries Richmond parents as students return to class
Reported by VPM News’ Ben Paviour
Attorney General Jason Miyares held a private roundtable on school safety with community leaders and politicians before emerging to distribute several dozen backpacks to students on Thursday as TV cameras and photographers looked on. Speaking to reporters afterward, the Republican didn’t directly address a question on calls for stricter gun laws. Instead, Miyares pointed to the General Assembly’s approval of additional funding for school resource officers early this year as part of a solution to address violence in schools.
More details released about Richmond’s gun buyback event
Reported by VPM News’ Patrick Larsen
After filing a public information request, VPM News learned 152 people handed in 350 operating firearms. Most of them were handguns, which is the type used most often in violent crime. Of those people, a third told the city they’d been meaning to get rid of their weapon but weren’t sure how. Some also said they wanted to have a gun-free home or were concerned about children gaining access to a firearm.
Michelle Mosby files state paperwork, hinting at a run for Richmond mayor
Reported by VPM News’ Jahd Khalil
Former City Council president Michelle Mosby has filed paperwork pointing to a run for Richmond mayor in 2024. VPM News obtained state data that shows Mosby filed a statement of organization to be a Democratic candidate for Richmond mayor on Aug. 12. Since the mayoral election isn’t on the ballot this November, a state election official says no candidates can officially file for that race.
In other news:
Federal regulators grant Mountain Valley Pipeline four-year extension – Virginia Mercury
Meghan, Prince Harry adopt beagle rescued from abuse at Virginia plant – LA Times
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