RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) – Democratic leaders in the Virginia House and Senate have agreed on a fix for the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program.

VMSDEP benefits the families of military service members and first responders who were killed or disabled in the line of duty. Changes to the program sparked an outcry from families that depend on the tuition waivers.

Tuesday afternoon, Del. Luke Torian (D-Prince William Co.) and Sen. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth) said they have agreed on a full repeal of the controversial changes.

The legislation they will propose also includes an additional $90 million from the FY2024 surplus to offset costs of the program.

Both the House and Senate now plan to reconvene on July 18th to consider the legislation.

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As the nation prepares to celebrate its independence, WHRO-FM 90.3 invites you to join Raymond Jones for a special edition of “A Local Touch – Music with a Virginia Connection” this Wednesday at 9:00 p.m. This week’s program features a carefully curated selection of classical music perfect for the eve of the Fourth of July.

The evening begins with a July 4th Concert from Colonial Williamsburg, a historically rich performance that captures the spirit of early America. This will be followed by Randall Thompson’s “The Testament of Freedom,” a stirring composition that sets to music the powerful words of Thomas Jefferson, a key figure in Virginia’s—and America’s—history.

Next, we travel to Staunton for “Heifetz on the Air,” presenting an episode entitled “Independence Day.” This segment promises to bring a unique musical experience, celebrating the essence of American freedom.

The journey continues back in Norfolk, with the Old Dominion University Schola Cantorum, led by the esteemed Lee Tepley, performing “A Capella Americana.” And finally, the program wraps up with a charming and patriotic performance by Williamsburg’s own Dean Shostak, who will play “Yankee Doodle” on a fiddle reputedly owned by the legendary Davy Crockett.

Tune in this Wednesday at 9:00 PM for an evening of exceptional music with a Virginia connection, celebrating the eve of Independence Day in true patriotic style.

And then join us on the Fourth of July as well for a rich celebration of American music throughout the day, capped off by the next program in our “Classical Americana” series at 9:00 p.m.: “Wonderful Town – The Sounds of New York, New York”. Lara Downes swings you through the sights, sounds and stories of the city that never sleeps, from Gershwin capturing the soul of New York in the roaring 20s, to Jessie Montgomery doing the same, almost a century later.

Celebrate the Fourth with us at WHRO-FM 90.3, or stream online!

RICHMOND, Va. –Tuesday will be mostly sunny and pleasant, with afternoon highs in the mid 80s. Tonight will be seasonably cool with a low in the lower 60s. The heat and humidity will start to return on Wednesday, with highs in the upper 80s to near 90.

More heat and humidity is expected Thursday (the 4th) into the weekend. Highs will be in the upper 90s Thursday and Friday, and will stay in the 90s Saturday and Sunday. The heat index will be in the triple digits at times and a few scattered storms will be around each afternoon and evening.

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In the tropics: Hurricane Beryl continues as a major hurricane (category 5) after crossing the Windward Islands and will approach near Jamaica on Wednesday. Beryl will gradually weaken, but could still be a hurricane when it is forecast to move over the Yucatan Peninsula.

Another disturbance is in the eastern Atlantic and will likely develop into a tropical depression over the next few days. The next name on the Atlantic list is Debby. More information can be found in the CBS 6 Hurricane Tracker.

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