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Land protection bills benefit Virginia's tribes (extended)

General Assembly legislation aims to protect land of cultural significance.

04/07/2022 | Rating TV-PG

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Land protection bills benefit Virginia's tribes (extended)

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General Assembly legislation aims to protect land of cultural significance.

The legislation builds on a pledge made by former Gov. Ralph Northam and ensures access to land protection funding for Virginia’s tribes. Members of Virginia’s largest tribe, the Monacan Nation, share how the funding and changes to the state law would impact their educational and economic efforts.

04/07/2022 | Rating TV-PG

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