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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Jan . 2, 2023:
Record state funding goes to hiring full-time school resource officers
Reported by VPM News’ Megan Pauly
Virginia is drawing closer to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s goal of having a law enforcement officer in every public school in the commonwealth.
Last year, the governor and state lawmakers earmarked a record amount of grant funding — more than $20 million dollars — to help localities hire full-time school resource officers, known as SROs.
In other news:
Richmond’s acting police chief has five-point plan to curb violence, increase officer retention (NBC12)
How does social media affect Virginians? Portsmouth delegate wants to create a state commission tasked with finding out (The Virginian-Pilot)
Bones of ancient native dogs found at Jamestown (The Washington Post)
In case you missed it:
Tenants evacuated from Grace Place (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
For Richmond, a compelling new chapter (The New York Times)
'Fences' removed: LCPS cuts book version of award-winning play from curriculum (Loudoun Times-Mirror)
