What’s News Today: Budget talks, inclusion discussion
Here’s a look at some of the stories we’ll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.
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What s News Today (WSLS 10)
Roanoke City Council will hold a public hearing tonight about school board appointees. This afternoon, council will meet in closed session to interview five people for three open positions.
Roanoke City Council could set a public hearing about a disposable plastic bag tax. If passed, customers will be charged five cents per plastic bag at grocery, convenience and drug stores. Money raised from the tax will be used for environmental cleanup, environmental waste education programs and providing reusable bags to SNAP and WIC recipients. The public meeting could be scheduled for April 19th. If passed, the new tax would take effect on Jan. 1.