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A legislative snag for recreational paddlers and tourism concerns snapped on Wednesday, via Virginia budget amendment.
Lawmakers looked to deal with boat ramp parking issues when they voted in February 2020 to institute fees at Department of Wildlife Resources-run boating access ramps. But in what one delegate called an unintended consequence, the fees would have created issues for outfitters and other businesses on commonwealth waterways.
The law would have gone into effect July 1, applying a $4, one-time access fee for many canoers, kayakers and tubers. The state budget, which the General Assembly released Wednesday, includes an amendment to squelch that fee until next fiscal year, which starts July 1, 2022. Meanwhile, a study group will look at the costs, benefits and impacts on recreational users, then submit a report to the General Assembly by Oct. 1.
Written by John Byrne (#42-57, Annual #4), Mark Gruenwald (Annual #4), Fabian Nicieza (Annual #4)
Pencilled by John Byrne (#42-57, Annual #4), Mike Manley (Annual #4), Gavin Curtis (Annual #4)
Inked by Mike Machlan (#42-48, 50-52), John Byrne (#49), Keith Williams (#53), Paul Ryan (#54-57), Terry Austin (Annual #4), Mike Manley (Annual #4), Chris Ivy (Annual #4)
Colour by Paul Becton (#42-45), Bob Sharen (#46-57, Annual #4), T. Fine (Annual #4), Chris Ivy (Annual #4)
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I’ve written before about how much I admired John Byrne growing up, and how much I loved his work. I’ve written about his Alpha Flight and Namor runs already, and will someday tackle more of his work, like perhaps his Fantastic Four.
Alleghany County, Covington get state approval to consolidate school systems
Merger of student bodies would happen in 2023-24 school year
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“What the board has brought together, let no man cast asunder.”
That’s how Virginia Board of Education President Daniel Gecker jokingly concluded the 7-0 board vote approving the consolidation of Alleghany County Public Schools and Covington City Public Schools.
The unanimous vote came during a Thursday morning meeting, that included the Virginia Board of Education Board of Directors, as well as school and government leaders for both Alleghany County and the city of Covington.
With the resolution passing, the consolidation would take effect on July 1, 2022; however, it wouldn’t be until the 2023-24 school year that the two student bodies would begin attending classes together.