Flag ordered at half-staff in honor of Virginia Tech shooting victims and more state headlines

• “Virginia lawmakers urge Department of Homeland Security to revive $12 million grant for Richmond’s water treatment plant.” — WRIC

• “Jewish leaders speak out in support of Sen. Hashmi after critical article.” — Virginiascope 

• “‘Like Holland in Virginia’: Walk among the tulips at this farm.” — WTOP

• “Flag ordered at half-staff in honor of Virginia Tech shooting victims.” — WDBJ

• “State Senator Mark Peake elected as Republican Party of Virginia chairman.” — WSET