Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin handed down several vetoes, amendments and signatures on a number of gun and public safety bills the Democratic-controlled legislature pushed for this session. Among the measures Youngkin signed into law are ones that would create a felony charge for parents or guardians who allow a child under 18 to access a firearm despite knowing the child has a history of violent or threatening behavior. The other bills Youngkin signed make it illegal to make and use auto sears, small plastic or metal devices that convert firearms into automatic weapons by enabling them to empty an entire...Article Link

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6 North Rose Avenue - 0,499, 1,015 SF (built in 1973), from Reba S. Gilliam to Tammy Dickman. 2118 Nelson Street - 5,000, 994 SF (built in 2011), from Lythgoe Properties LLC to Hannah N. and Donald R. Cone. 215 Defense Avenue - 0,000, 1,256 SF (built in 1944), from Susan L. Webb to Katrina D. Price. 4204 Riding Place Road - 5,000, 1,280 SF (built in 2008), from Deborah A. Smith to Desaun Desiree Bruce. 505 Old Memorial Drive - 6,000, 1,596 SF (built in 1956), from Theresa V. and Myron Burton to Maria Ferello. 908 Taylor Green Drive...Article Link

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Bryce Towel, 29, sees the United States as private property. “It’s American soil, and unless you’re invited, like if someone invites you to a party, then you should be removed,” she said as she sat on a couch at the Regency shopping mall on a dreary Wednesday in early March. She was among more than 40 people interviewed in Henrico County about their views on immigration and Washington’s handling of the southern border. Most offered words like “compassion” and “humanity” to describe what they wanted policy makers to include as they manage masses of people trying to enter the United...Article Link

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The Henrico School Board will review the outcomes of its legislative agenda for the 2024 Virginia General Assembly session during a 4:30 p.m. meeting Thursday, March 28. Board members approved their priorities this past October for the state legislative session, which began on Jan. 10 and concluded (at least tentatively) March 9. The board’s agenda stressed the need for more state funding to address critical teacher shortages, supported legislation promoting the safe storage of firearms, and advocated for revisions to Virginia’s K-12 funding formula. Six bills relating to safe weapons shortage passed through the General Assembly, including a bill introduced...Article Link

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The Henrico County Board of Supervisors March 26 will hold a public hearing about the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget proposal. The hearing will begin at 5 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Room at the Henrico County Government Center on East Parham Road. Prior to the hearing, the board will conduct a 3:30 p.m. work session to hear updates about the POSSE Land management system and First Tee golf courses. After the hearing, beginning at 6 p.m., the board will hold its regular public meeting, whose topics will include: amendments to the FY19-20 Action Plan, revised flood maps, and...Article Link

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Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in February 2024 remained unchanged at 3.0 percent, according to data recently released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Local Area Unemployment Statistics The LAUS data also revealed that Virginia’s labor force participation rate, which measures the seasonally adjusted number of people working or actively looking for work, remained unchanged at 66.6 percent in February. This is a record high number of Virginians in the labor force, which is encouraging for local businesses trying to fill open jobs and grow in the commonwealth, Governor Glenn Youngkin said in a statement. According to the LAUS data,...Article Link

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A delegation of federal lawmakers visited the U.S. Postal Service's Sandston Sorting Facility and Distribution Center March 23 to assess the ongoing mail delivery issues in the region. The trip came after months of efforts from the Virginia delegation to address the mail delivery issues in the Richmond area. The center is currently undergoing an audit by the USPS Office of Inspector General , which is designed to evaluate the efficacy and operational impacts of changes made as part of the Postal Service's "Delivering for America Plan." The OIG is expected to release its report and recommendations soon. The delegation...Article Link

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This week, Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers needs the public's help to identify and locate a missing larceny suspect in Henrico. On March 6, at about 1:30 p.m., police responded to the 7700 block of East Parham Road after reports of a larceny. Officers reviewed surveillance cameras from the area and located a female (pictured above) wearing red scrubs, blue jeans, grey and white shoes, glasses, and a hat who left the area in an unknown direction. Police are currently offering a cash reward of up to [post_excerpt],000 to anyone with information related to this incident. If you have any answers,...Article Link

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The Virginia School Boards Association is hosting its annual personal essay/speaking contest for high school students, and the 2024 winner will receive a [post_excerpt],000 scholarship. The contest is open to all high students in grades 9 through 12 in Virginia and is sponsored by WellNet Healthcare. This is the fourth year the competition has been held; the topic this year is "Kind Hearts, Strong Schools." The winner will have the opportunity to present their essay to an audience of more than 200 school board members and administrators at the VSBA Conference on Education July 23 in Short Pump and will...Article Link

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The kindergarten registration process began Monday in Henrico County for students eligible to begin school in the fall. Eligible children must be at least five years old by Sept. 30 and live in Henrico County with a parent or court-appointed legal custodian. The online registration process can be completed by visiting the PowerSchool Enrollment portal, filling out an online form, and submitting all required documents to the child's school. In addition to the online registration option, parents and guardians also may schedule an in-person meeting with their child's school to finalize the registration process. For details about the registration process,...Article Link

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