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Northam proposes cutting budget for Confederate grave maintenance in favor of black cemetery fund
From Virginia Mercury
By Ned Oliver - December 19, 2019
Northam proposes cutting budget for Confederate grave maintenance in favor of black cemetery fund
Gov. Ralph Northam wants to end state funding for the maintenance of Confederate graves, cutting an annual allocation of $83,000 for the United Daughters of the Confederacy from the budget he presented to lawmakers this week.
Instead, Northam proposes using the money to create an African American cemeteries fund.
“The governor chose to prioritize funding for African American cemeteries, which have been historically neglected by the state,” said Northam’s spokeswoman, Alena Yarmosky, in an email.
The Virginia Legislative Black Caucus has for years been pushing for funding for historically black cemeteries, many of which lacked the perpetual care funds of their historically white counterparts.
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Gov. Ralph Northam wants to end state funding for the maintenance of Confederate graves, cutting an annual allocation of $83,000 for the United Daughters of the Confederacy from the budget he presented to lawmakers this week.
Instead, Northam proposes using the money to create an African American cemeteries fund.
“The governor chose to prioritize funding for African American cemeteries, which have been historically neglected by the state,” said Northam’s spokeswoman, Alena Yarmosky, in an email.
The Virginia Legislative Black Caucus has for years been pushing for funding for historically black cemeteries, many of which lacked the perpetual care funds of their historically white counterparts.
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Read more at https://www.virginiamercury.com/2019/12/19/northam-proposes-cutting-budget-for-confederate-grave-maintenance-in-favor-of-black-cemetery-fund/
Virginia Mercury is new to me, but I recognize some of the reporters.
https://www.virginiamercury.com/about/
The Virginia Mercury is an independent, nonprofit online news organization covering state government and policy. From the push to remove Confederate statues to big shifts in health care and energy policy, the Old Dominion is changing. The Mercury aims to bring a fresh perspective to coverage of the state’s biggest issues.
The news outlet, which also features original and guest commentary on a range of topics, is staffed full-time by five veteran Virginia newspaper journalists.
The Mercury is part of States Newsroom, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We retain full editorial independence and are a proud member of the Virginia Press Association.
The Virginia Mercury generally features progressive commentary, though we are open to considering serious submissions on policy issues. We generally do not accept submissions, however, from declared candidates for public office or sitting elected officials. Contact Editor-in-Chief Robert Zullo at rzullo@virginiamercury.com with submissions.
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The news outlet, which also features original and guest commentary on a range of topics, is staffed full-time by five veteran Virginia newspaper journalists.
The Mercury is part of States Newsroom, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We retain full editorial independence and are a proud member of the Virginia Press Association.
The Virginia Mercury generally features progressive commentary, though we are open to considering serious submissions on policy issues. We generally do not accept submissions, however, from declared candidates for public office or sitting elected officials. Contact Editor-in-Chief Robert Zullo at rzullo@virginiamercury.com with submissions.
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