4-10-24 Pedestrian Deaths, Hazardous Chemicals Monitoring, Gov Sued

Roanoke City leaders are planning to discuss an increase in the number of vehicle collisions involving pedestrians. Governor Glenn Youngkin earlier this week signed legislation proposed by Roanoke delegate Sam Rasoul, which would increase monitoring statewide for hazardous chemicals like the one found in Roanoke County’s Spring Hollow reservoir in 2022. Gov. Glenn Youngkin has proposed a rewrite of legislation intended to legalize and tax skill games, adding stiff new restrictions that industry supporters argued would still amount to a de facto ban of the slot-like gambling machines. The Virginia NAACP served Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Office with a notice of intent to sue for violation of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The latest research projects being conducted by Carilion Clinic and its partners in Roanoke were on display yesterday during an annual event that shows off the region as a hub for research, collaboration and patient-centered innovation. It's Roanoke Valley Saves Week., and new timely report found that, compared to most other states when it comes to financial literacy, Virginia banked a noteworthy spot.