The Richmond Public Library’s Summer Reading Program begins Saturday; Last month, Richmond city council finalized the $2.4 Billion dollar Diamond District redevelopment plan, but steps remain to fund the project; Two members of the University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors say that the political affiliations of the school’s student body and faculty should be tracked to ensure diversity; and other local news stories.
4/9/24 - Governor Glenn Youngkin offered more than 200 amendments to the General Assembly’s budget proposal
4/8/24 - An organization that serves unhoused veterans in Richmond will break ground on a new facility this summer
BizSense Beat: April 5, 2024
4/5/24 - Every seat on Richmond City Council will be on the ballot in November
04/04/24 - Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed legislation that states Richmond's Southside won't get a casino
4/3/24 - Construction is underway in Richmond to reduce overflows of sewage into the James River
4/2/24 - The 100-plus wildfires that were burning in Virginia last week have all been contained
04/01/24 - Will Virginia outlaw child marriage?
BizSense Beat: March 29, 2024
03/29/24 - Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed a handful of bills Thursday — including proposals for a recreational marijuana marketplace
3/28/24 - DC officials are finalizing steps to keep a sports arena in Washington
03/27/24 - Richmond Connects gets approved
3/26/24 - The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation disbursed over $50 million for flood mitigation projects
3/25/24 - Ramadan is considered one of the holiest months for Muslims
BizSense Beat: March 22, 2024
3/22/24 - Richmond could be required to proactively send overpayment notices
03/21/24 - GRTC narrows search for new permanent transfer hub to two locations
03/20/24 - Henrico's police department won't respond to certain calls now
03/19/24 - PlanRVA’s regional forum lays transportation groundwork for 2050
3/18/24 - Spring has sprung for Virginia native plants at Wintergreen
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