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Henrico has proposed a 3.4% budget increase: here is where the money would go • Donations, 'food bank' help as backpay is disbursed to TSA screeners at RIC

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Henrico has proposed a 3.4% budget increase: here is where the money would go

On April 14, Henrico’s Board of Supervisors is set to vote on a nearly $2-billion budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, an increase of $65 million from the current fiscal year. Click here to read more

Donations, ‘food bank’ help as backpay is disbursed to TSA screeners at RIC
Though the 44-day federal government shutdown impacting Transportation Safety Administration airport screeners at Richmond International Airport and throughout the country ended Monday, community donations and the Capital Region Airport Commission continue to help the workforce impacted by paycheck disruption. President Trump directed Department of Homeland Security Secretary Director Markwayne Mullen
Henrico CitizenDina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter
Virginia civil rights leaders decry ‘misinformation’ in redistricting fight
Justice for Democracy PAC faces backlash over mailers invoking Jim Crow era and misrepresenting Obama’s stance ahead of April 21 vote
Henrico CitizenMarkus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
On 16th anniversary of Affordable Care Act, Va.’s federal lawmakers and health leaders weigh risks
Virginia’s Democratic federal lawmakers and health care providers met in Hampton Roads to discuss lapsed parts of the ACA program and steep cuts to Medicaid funding
Henrico CitizenCharlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury
Restaurant Watch
MARCH 5 Thai Top Ten, 9986 Brook Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: employee seen dumping food into handwash sink; pink residue buildup found inside ice maker; temperatures of several foods are elevated (spring rolls on top of prep unit shelf, raw beef in prep unit,
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
In the Garden: Add some homegrown flavor to your gatherings
Fill your crudités platters with vegetables grown in your own garden and containers. Arrange the raw vegetables neatly on a platter or board and add a homemade dip seasoned with fresh herbs. Your family and guests are sure to enjoy the selection and fresh flavor. Look for opportunities to grow
Henrico CitizenMelinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

Movie in the Park, other activities planned April 3 at Meadow Farm

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