Jay Jones is sworn in as attorney general on Jan. 17. Associated Press photo by Steve Helber.
Jay Jones is sworn in as attorney general on Jan. 17. Associated Press photo by Steve Helber.

Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:

Politics:

Jones joins multistate lawsuit over EPA’s repeal of landmark car emissions determination. — Virginia Mercury.

After past vetoes, Democratic-controlled legislature sends Virginia Equal Pay Act to governor. — Virginia Mercury.

Local:

Bedford board formally opposes state-mandated collective bargaining. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).

Former Halifax County administrator under state police probe, but reason unknown. — The Gazette-Virginian (paywall).

Search warrant documents identify more than $120,000 in online purchases by Mecklenburg school administrators. — The Mecklenburg Sun.

Education:

UVa calls off yet another search for new provost. — The (Charlottesville) Daily Progress (paywall).

Weather:

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