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Culpeper, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Culpeper! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Spanbergerās veto affects Culpeperās say on public worker unions
- How could a CulpeperātoāCampbell power line reshape Central Virginia?
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Janie T.!
Today's riddle: Why does a cow wear a bell ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Very hot, with a high of 99 and low of 66 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 100, low: 62.
- Thursday: Cooler; a few morning showers, with a high of 65 and low of 55 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Labor advocates feel 'betrayed' by Gov. Spanberger's collective bargaining veto (insidenova.com) ā Culpeper residents are indirectly affected by Gov. Abigail Spanbergerās veto of bills that would have guaranteed collective bargaining rights for all Virginia public employees. Local Delegate Michael Webert, whose district includes parts of Culpeper County, opposed the measures, arguing they would force collective bargaining on localities that currently can choose whether to allow it. 
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ā¢ Residents share concerns with proposed power line project as county leaders push back (wric.com) ā A major highāvoltage power line is being proposed from Culpeper down to Campbell County, raising alarms for many Central Virginia residents whose farms and homes lie along potential routes. Families and county leaders in places like Louisa and Goochland are organizing legal opposition as Valley Link schedules more public meetings for June. Ā Ā Ā
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Madison
- The Cursed Corner of Amarillo at 909 S. Madison (kissfm969.com)
- Days to go, and Spanberger has dozens of bills still to consider (starexponent.com)
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Washington
- NextEra Falls as Dominion Deal Sparks Investor Jitters (tradingpedia.com)
- Washington mayor says town pays its āfair share' of taxes to county (rappnews.com)
- Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Summer Nutrition Program begins (rocktownnow.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because its horns doesn't work! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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