➤ Suffolk: Police and animal control officers found six dead horses and 22 more suffering from neglect when they searched a family’s properties this week. The ailing horses will be impounded, treated, and sent to new homes, while the deceased will be examined to determine the cause of death. (Details)
➤ Washington, D.C.: Democratic members of Congress warned federal employees in Virginia not to take an offer that was emailed by the Trump administration this week. The offer said that if employees resigned by Feb. 6, they would be paid through September. “This buyout program was never authorized by Congress,” Rep. Eugene Vindman said. “It’s not real, and nobody should take the buyout.” (More)
➤ Roanoke: The non-profit group Huddle Up Moms launched Southwest Virginia’s first diaper bank. Its Huddle Up Diaper Distribution & Lifeline Endeavor (Project H.U.D.D.L.E) will provide diapers and other baby supplies to needy families. (Details)
➤ Statewide: The American Lung Association gave the Commonwealth failing grades in four out of five categories relating to tobacco control. The organization’s report is based on how much a state spends on particular anti-tobacco policies, along with other considerations. (More)
➤ Caroline County: The county announced a tentative plan to pump up to 9 million gallons daily from the Rappahannock River, raising concerns about how that might affect the Chesapeake Bay watershed. (Details)
➤ Fairfax County: SmartAsset ranked the U.S. counties with the most disposable income, and Fairfax leads the nation. A family of three earning the median household income can expect about $29,941 left over as disposable income each year. (Details)
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