Virginia
A surge in problem gambling calls and more Va. headlines – Virginia Mercury
• Gov. Glenn Youngkin is proposing mental health care reforms that would let a person in crisis have a relative near them and allow them to be given previously prescribed medication.—Associated Press
• Virginia’s problem gambling helpline saw a 788% increase in calls between 2019 and 2022. —Henrico Citizen
• Youngkin’s child care plan would maintain expanded eligibility at 85% of the state median income but would require low-income families to pay somewhat more for child care.—VPM News
• Small business owner Eric Phillips was nominated as the Republican candidate to fill the seat left by Del. Les Adams, R-Pittsylvania, who is stepping down after five terms in the legislature.—Cardinal News
• Northern Virginia residents are asking how plans for a new arena in Arlington to host the Washington Capitals and Wizards could affect already bad commutes.—Washington Post
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