Over 100-thousand Virginians have already turned in their ballots for the upcoming general election. The Virginia Public Access Project website shows that more than 106-thousand Virginians have voted since Friday, when early voting began in the state. That compares to just over 76-thousand Virginians who voted early during the same period in 2020. Early voting will continue in Virginia through November 2nd.
A new survey finds food insecurity is a growing problem in Virginia.Preview: Richmond may impose tougher penalties on those who abuse animals. The city council is considering changes to align with state laws about animal cruelty. The changes would ban anyone convicted of a misdemeanor from owning a pet for five years. If it's a felony, it's a lifetime ban. Richmond Animal Care and Control tells 12 On Your Side it'll keep the wrong people from having pets. The city council may vote next Tuesday.
Consumer confidence slipped to its lowest level in three years in September. The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index fell nearly seven points from August's upwardly revised reading. The board's chief economist said the drop was steepest for consumers aged 35-54 with a broad decline across most income groups. The survey noted concerns about prices and inflation continue to affect consumers' views of the economy.