The State Capitol. Photo by Markus Schmidt.

Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:

Politics:

Youngkin signs bill to make it easier for workers licensed elsewhere to work in Virginia. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Virginia’s main helping hand for poor families in financial squeeze. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.

General Assembly faces sea change in membership, starting at the top. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Economy:

Amazon says it is pausing construction at HQ2 in Arlington. — The Washington Post.

Lynchburg Regional Airport director talks capital improvement projects. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance.

South Boston Speedway ownership considers selling venue. — WDBJ-TV.

$161 million Powerball winning ticket sold in Pulaski County. — WSLS-TV.

Weather:

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