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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Jan. 20, 2023:
Henrico woman shares story of 23-week abortion amid restriction debate
Reported by VPM News’ Megan Pauly
It was the week of Christmas in 2021 when Martha found out she was pregnant. Just the day before, Martha and her husband moved into their first house. They very much wanted a baby, and soon started working on a nursery and thinking about names.
Bill advances to study maternal, infant mortality in Virginia
Reported by VPM News’ Jahd Khalil
State Health Commissioner Colin Greene said the Youngkin Administration supports the bill.
In other news:
- Special prosecutor to review 'new information' in controversial sex case involving Va. Beach pastor (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
- As she turns 103, ‘nothing tastes better at a party than crab cakes and beer’ (The Washington Post)
In case you missed it:
- Virginia Senate panel blocks campaign finance reform bills, again (Virginia Mercury)
- 'Microtransit' could come to Albemarle County as early as this summer (The Daily Progress)
