Virginia State Capitol
The state Capitol. Photo by Markus Schmidt.

Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia:

Politics:

House Republicans ask state to study higher ed costs, DEI positions. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Buckingham registrar charges $200 ‘convenience fee’ in FOIA feud with county official. — Virginia Mercury.

Education:

Pulaski County Public Schools’ Kevin Siers accepts superintendent position in Franklin County. — WSLS-TV.

Economy:

Botetourt shifts ‘gateway’ development plan. — The Roanoke Times.

Public safety:

Virginia plans longer stays in juvenile prison. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Culture:

Fisheries regulators impose emergency limit on recreational striped bass fishing. — Virginia Mercury.

Weather:

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