>>>steve: governor glenn youngkin is working to combat anti- semitism through a new law. N-b-c 29’s braedyn speight explains how this law defines anti- semitism and how it will be used to prevent hate crimes. According to a report by the commission to combat antisemitism&. There were nearly 350 reports of antisemitic acts in virginia last year. The purpose of governor youngkin’s new law is to train first responders and other public servants to prevent hate crimes. Elan Carr: In order to confront a threat, you have to understand the threat. Elan carr is a senior advisor to the combat anti semitism movement. The definition in virginia law is now& “Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.” the law also extends into the classroom. Carr says it is important to have a basis for students to understand. Elan Carr: We’ve got to be able to tell them what it is and how it appears and it appears in different forms. You know, sometimes it targets the Jew down the street, sometimes it targets the Jewish community next door. But it is important to recognize that this day was important for celebrating jewish life as well.. Elan Carr: The opposite of anti semitism isn’t tolerance you know people I don’t know anyone who aspires to be tolerated the opposite of anti semitism is Philo Semitism and affirmative appreciation of an affection for the remarkable Jewish story. In charlottesville… Braedyn speight…nbc29 news. >>>kasey: the farmville jail that two inmates managed to break out of could lose nearly three million dollars a year. The u-s marshals have pulled all federal inmates from piedmont regional jail after the recent escape. The jail’s superintendent says federal inmates make up 42-percent of the jail’s population and brought in more than 2- point-7 million dollars last year. Jerry Townsend/Jail Superintendent: “We are going do every effort and I feel confident to reinitiate the