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Youngkin vetoes language that would require referendum for planned Henrico gaming facility

Government

Youngkin vetoes language that would require referendum for planned Henrico gaming facility

In its seemingly on-again, off-again saga, the planned Roseshire gaming facility in Henrico County is on again, at least for now. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin Monday announced that he was vetoing language in the state’s revised budget that would require Churchill Downs, Inc. (which is planning the facility, with

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, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

March 24, 2025

Heated discussion erupts at Henrico Board of Supervisors meeting over school redistricting, disparities in schools

Government

Heated discussion erupts at Henrico Board of Supervisors meeting over school redistricting, disparities in schools

Henrico Board of Supervisors members criticized the school board’s decision to hold off on a high school redistricting plan and urged board members to “do more” to address disparities between schools across the county at a joint budget meeting. Last week, the Henrico School Board voted 3-2 to drop

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, and Liana Hardy, Citizen Education Reporter

March 21, 2025

Report finds Henrico’s water restoration efforts hampered by lack of communication from Richmond

Henrico water crisis

Report finds Henrico’s water restoration efforts hampered by lack of communication from Richmond

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, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

February 11, 2025

Young Henrico Scout holds supervisors accountable; new townhomes approved for Church Road

Government

Young Henrico Scout holds supervisors accountable; new townhomes approved for Church Road

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, and Joseph Maltby, Citizen Contributor

February 8, 2025

Planned Henrico gaming facility could be prohibited from operating without voter approval

General Assembly 2025

Planned Henrico gaming facility could be prohibited from operating without voter approval

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, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

February 6, 2025

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Government

VanValkenburg's bill aims to force planned Henrico gaming facility to face public referendum or lose revenue

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

January 21, 2025

VanValkenburg's bill aims to force planned Henrico gaming facility to face public referendum or lose revenue

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VanValkenburg seeks attorney general's opinion about legality of historic horse racing machines

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 10, 2024

VanValkenburg seeks attorney general's opinion about legality of historic horse racing machines

historical horse racing

At meeting, elected officials and residents criticize planned Rosie's Gaming Emporium in Henrico

, and WTVR CBS 6 , and Melissa Chaparro, Special to the Citizen

December 6, 2024

At meeting, elected officials and residents criticize planned Rosie's Gaming Emporium in Henrico

Top News

Schmitt, VanValkenburg to host Dec. 5 meeting about proposed Rosie's Gaming facility in Henrico

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 25, 2024

Schmitt, VanValkenburg to host Dec. 5 meeting about proposed Rosie's Gaming facility in Henrico

Top News

New funding for Henrico Schools could produce ‘transformative results,’ county leaders say

, and Liana Hardy, Citizen Education Reporter

November 22, 2024

New funding for Henrico Schools could produce ‘transformative results,’ county leaders say

Henrico supervisors, school board members share more about working relationship and 'weirdness' described at joint meeting

Top News

Henrico supervisors, school board members share more about working relationship and 'weirdness' described at joint meeting

, and Liana Hardy, Citizen Education Reporter

November 20, 2024

'Something’s not right'

Top News

'Something’s not right'

, and Liana Hardy, Citizen Education Reporter

October 27, 2024

5 Henrico officials appointed to NACo committees

Government

5 Henrico officials appointed to NACo committees

, and Citizen Staff Reports

August 28, 2024

Schmitt, VanValkenburg upset by lack of response from Churchill Downs about proposed Henrico gambling facility

Henrico Board of Supervisors

Schmitt, VanValkenburg upset by lack of response from Churchill Downs about proposed Henrico gambling facility

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

August 16, 2024

Glover Park’s second phase underway; completion expected by fall 2025

Henrico Board of Supervisors

Glover Park’s second phase underway; completion expected by fall 2025

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

July 24, 2024

Henrico senators, delegates urge Churchill Downs, Inc. to withdraw plans for Henrico gambling facility

Henrico Board of Supervisors

Henrico senators, delegates urge Churchill Downs, Inc. to withdraw plans for Henrico gambling facility

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

July 16, 2024

Henrico supervisors approve Costco expansion

Henrico Board of Supervisors

Henrico supervisors approve Costco expansion

, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 17, 2024

'I’m begging you:' Henrico board chairman urges superintendent to address low academic performance in Eastern Henrico schools

Henrico Board of Supervisors

'I’m begging you:' Henrico board chairman urges superintendent to address low academic performance in Eastern Henrico schools

, and Liana Hardy, Citizen Education Reporter

March 22, 2024

Henrico supervisors elect Nelson as chair, make board and committee appointments

Henrico Board of Supervisors

Henrico supervisors elect Nelson as chair, make board and committee appointments

, and Special to the Citizen

January 16, 2024

New-look Henrico Board of Supervisors to meet for first time

Henrico Board of Supervisors

New-look Henrico Board of Supervisors to meet for first time

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 8, 2024

Henrico supervisors approve sports betting ad app rules, authorize $1.4M in construction contracts

Henrico Board of Supervisors

Henrico supervisors approve sports betting ad app rules, authorize $1.4M in construction contracts

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 22, 2023

ELECTION 2023: Henrico Voters' Guide

Election 2023

ELECTION 2023: Henrico Voters' Guide

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 4, 2023

Henrico citizens talk bike lanes, shared-use paths and roads

Election 2023

Henrico citizens talk bike lanes, shared-use paths and roads

, and Special to the Citizen

November 3, 2023

ELECTION 2023: Brookland District Supervisor – Dan Schmitt (Republican) vs. Stephen Rast (Democrat)

Henrico Board of Supervisors

ELECTION 2023: Brookland District Supervisor – Dan Schmitt (Republican) vs. Stephen Rast (Democrat)

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

October 26, 2023

Henrico supervisors approve sidewalk construction, bridge replacement projects

Henrico Board of Supervisors

Henrico supervisors approve sidewalk construction, bridge replacement projects

, and Special to the Citizen

July 4, 2023

Brookland Supervisor Schmitt formally announces re-election campaign

Henrico Board of Supervisors

Brookland Supervisor Schmitt formally announces re-election campaign

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 10, 2023

Sportable's 'Kon-Tiki Challenge' encourages participants to reach goals beyond their perceived limits

Community

Sportable's 'Kon-Tiki Challenge' encourages participants to reach goals beyond their perceived limits

, and Special to the Citizen

July 7, 2022

Vithoulkas to announce plan for Henrico car-tax bill relief Friday

Top News

Vithoulkas to announce plan for Henrico car-tax bill relief Friday

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

May 4, 2022

Henrico names raceway president Bickmeier inaugural executive director of sports and entertainment authority

Community

Henrico names raceway president Bickmeier inaugural executive director of sports and entertainment authority

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

March 23, 2022

Thermo Fisher Scientific to expand research laboratories in Henrico, Richmond

Top News

Thermo Fisher Scientific to expand research laboratories in Henrico, Richmond

, and Citizen Staff Reports

March 14, 2022

One year later, Henrico still waiting for seats on GRTC board

Henrico Board of Supervisors

One year later, Henrico still waiting for seats on GRTC board

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

January 28, 2022

Supervisors expected to approve historic real estate tax credit

Henrico Board of Supervisors

Supervisors expected to approve historic real estate tax credit

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 25, 2022

Brookland Beat meeting Jan. 18 to highlight service of resident representatives

Community

Brookland Beat meeting Jan. 18 to highlight service of resident representatives

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 8, 2022

Henrico supervisors approve revised reapportionment plan

Henrico Board of Supervisors

Henrico supervisors approve revised reapportionment plan

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

December 16, 2021

Buttigieg's Henrico visit spotlights county's model transportation project

Northern Henrico

Buttigieg's Henrico visit spotlights county's model transportation project

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

December 6, 2021

Henrico names planned road for late police captain Lambert

Northern Henrico

Henrico names planned road for late police captain Lambert

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 12, 2021

Henrico’s 5 magisterial districts will have new proposed boundaries soon

Community

Henrico’s 5 magisterial districts will have new proposed boundaries soon

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

October 20, 2021

Belmont is back

Northern Henrico

Belmont is back

, and Patty Kruszewski, Citizen Managing Editor

May 27, 2021

Henrico to serve as host for CIAA softball championships through 2024

Recreation

Henrico to serve as host for CIAA softball championships through 2024

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 24, 2021

Plans for a civilian review board in Henrico appear dead

Henrico Board of Supervisors

Plans for a civilian review board in Henrico appear dead

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

May 14, 2021

Henrico supervisors want seats on GRTC board

Community

Henrico supervisors want seats on GRTC board

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

April 14, 2021

Henrico officials to state: 'Give us the shots – period'

Henrico Board of Supervisors

Henrico officials to state: 'Give us the shots – period'

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

March 24, 2021

Supervisors weigh funding for community organizations

Henrico Board of Supervisors

Supervisors weigh funding for community organizations

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

March 16, 2021

Henrico supervisors frustrated they can't hold school system accountable in specific ways

Henrico Board of Supervisors

Henrico supervisors frustrated they can't hold school system accountable in specific ways

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

March 15, 2021

Vithoulkas proposes $54M pay increase for eligible employees

Henrico Board of Supervisors

Vithoulkas proposes $54M pay increase for eligible employees

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

February 9, 2021

Henrico leads state in inoculation rate per 100,000

Henrico Board of Supervisors

Henrico leads state in inoculation rate per 100,000

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

February 3, 2021

Phase 1B vaccinations could last into April, Henrico official says

Henrico Board of Supervisors

Phase 1B vaccinations could last into April, Henrico official says

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

January 27, 2021

Henrico eyeing $500M-$600M bond referendum in Nov. 2022

Henrico Board of Supervisors

Henrico eyeing $500M-$600M bond referendum in Nov. 2022

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

January 19, 2021

Henrico scraps proposal for annual $24 recycling fee

Henrico Board of Supervisors

Henrico scraps proposal for annual $24 recycling fee

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

January 17, 2021

Henrico News Minute – Jan. 14, 2021

Henrico News Minute podcast

Henrico News Minute – Jan. 14, 2021

, and Citizen Staff Reports

January 14, 2021