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How federal cuts could impact Virginia schools and Youngkin budget amendments

VPM | By VPM News
Published March 22, 2025 at 5:00 AM EDT
A person walk past a sign that reads: VCU Virginia Commonwealth University Academic Learning Commons School of Social Work Academic Learning Transformation Lab
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A person walks past the Academic Learning Commons building on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at VCU in Richmond, Virginia.

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    Mary Munford school community rides for Principal Gregory Muzik

    A young child writes a message on the ground with sidewalk chalk.
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    VPM News
    A young child writes a message on the ground with sidewalk chalk after the Bike Parade for Mr. Muzik on Friday, March 14, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia.

    Students and their families recently held a bike parade west of downtown Richmond in support of Mary Munford Elementary School’s principal.

    Gregory Muzik, the school’s leader, is currently recovering from life-threatening injuries he suffered during a bike ride.

    BizSense Beat: GreenCity, Richmond high-rise and a Petersburg casino

    A rendering of the proposed Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia in Petersburg
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    A rendering of the proposed Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia in Petersburg

    BizSense Beat is a weekly collaboration between VPM News and Richmond BizSense that recaps the region’s top business stories.

    This week, host Lyndon German chats with BizSense reporter Jonathan Spiers about some regional business developments — including GreenCity, the Diamond District and a groundbreaking in Petersburg for a $1.4 billion casino resort.

    Listen in and read more here.

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