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RGGI requires power plants to buy allowances for how much carbon dioxide they emit. Environmental groups say it has greatly improved air, water quality in Virginia.
Virginia regulators voted 4 to 3 to withdraw the state from an auction-based carbon emissions reduction program alongside 10 other East Coast states.
Esti Feny takes out Gosford Gold Cup.
"You go from the thrill of a win to the disappointment of retirement, but that's our game."
Part of the money, $2.9 million, is allocated for the nonprofit Lynnhaven River Now to help remove abandoned and derelict vessels from the waters around Hampton Roads.