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Henrico schools to provide ‘vetted’ resources on subjects deemed controversial
The Henrico School Board approved a new policy for vetting in-classroom materials related to topics deemed controversial. The policy update was among a trove of routine policy updates passed at its most recent board meeting. The new policy regulating controversial subjects — P7-04-011 — says that the division of learning will “provide vetted resources for students and staff on topics that may be controversial.”
Arlington police contact with ICE jumps as county board considers further policy changes
Arlington police are contacting immigration enforcement more than they used to. As of last week, the Arlington County Police Department had contacted Immigration and Customs Enforcement 17 times since the start of the year. This is ACPD’s highest rate of voluntary cooperation with the federal agency since the county began publishing these numbers in 2022, according to data provided to ARLnow.
Youngkin, Earle-Sears say decision is up to Reid
Four days after he asked John Reid to withdraw as the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor, Gov. Glenn Youngkin said Tuesday that “the decision is John‘s and up to John.” Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, the GOP nominee for governor, agreed in a statement Tuesday night, saying: "John Reid is the Republican nominee for Lt. Governor. It is his race and his decision alone to move forward." Earle-Sears added: "We all have our own race to run."
Purcellville Mayor Suspends Budget Discussions
Purcellville Mayor Christopher Bertaut announced just before 5 p.m. that he will be suspending council discussions on the fiscal year 2026 budget until the question about whether Vice Mayor Ben Nett may participate in those discussions is resolved. The announcement came just one hour before a special meeting was planned to discuss the budget following last week's vote to reverse a plan to close the town's Police Department in FY 2026.
Records: Richmond employee used city credit card to spend $40K at company registered at his own house
A former management analyst for the Richmond Fire Department in 2023 used his city credit card to spend nearly $40,000 at a company registered to his home address in Henrico County, according to records obtained by the Richmond Times-Dispatch. That employee is now under investigation by the city’s internal watchdog agency, officials say.
I-64 construction begins later this year. Officials hope it reduces Newport News’ traffic.
Construction will start later this year on a new Interstate 64 interchange that officials hope will improve traffic flow in northern Newport News. The I-64 Denbigh Boulevard Interchange Project will add a new diamond interchange between those at the intersections of Fort Eustis Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue. The addition is expected to reduce afternoon traffic congestion in the northbound lanes of Jefferson Avenue (from Brick Kiln to Denbigh), on Bland Boulevard (from Jefferson to Warwick), and in the northbound lanes of Warwick Boulevard (from Bland to Denbigh), according to a spokesperson for Newport News.
In letter to Colonial Heights nursing home, McClellan demands answer to questions over care
Rep. Jennifer McClellan has waded into the ongoing controversy over operations at a Colonial Heights nursing home, calling for a “thorough investigation” into reports of inadequate patient care at the embattled healthcare center. “The disturbing reports about conditions ... demand answers,” McClellan, D-Virginia, wrote in a letter to Colonial Heights Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Administrator Cara Evick.
VPAP Visual Medicaid/FAMIS Enrollment by Legislative District
See the number of people enrolled in Medicaid or a Family Access to Medical Insurance Security (FAMIS) plan in each of Virginia's House and Senate districts.
Commonwealth’s attorney won’t back down from investigating ICE action at Albemarle courthouse
Albemarle County Commonwealth’s Attorney Jim Hingeley isn’t backing down from his position that the method U.S. Immigration and Customs agents used to arrest two men at the Albemarle County Courthouse last week “constitutes a grave danger to our community.” Nor is Hingeley shutting down his investigation into the matter, even after an unnamed ICE spokesperson blasted the Albemarle official, accusing him of using the moment to “gain political capital.”
Purcellville budget meeting delayed after commonwealth’s attorney advises against vice mayor’s participation
Several hours before a scheduled special Purcellville Town Council meeting April 29 to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, Mayor Chris Bertaut announced the meeting has been postponed until May 6. Bertaut said in a statement that the Loudoun County commonwealth’s attorney has issued clarification of his April 21 advisory opinion stating that Vice Mayor Carl “Ben” Nett is prohibited from participating in any votes or discussion concerning the town’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget deliberations.