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- Virginia Delegate Opposes House Bill 797 on AI Over Competitiveness Fears
Delegate Griffin rejects state-level AI regulations in House Bill 797, warning that fragmented rules across states could weaken Virginia in the global technology race.
- Loudoun Supervisor Questions Project Timelines for Aspen Substation
Loudoun County Board of Supervisors member Kristen Umstattd questioned project planners about conflicting deadlines for the Aspen Substation.
- Virginia advanced manufacturing tech hub to receive $24.8 million federal grant
The U.S. Economic Development Administration intends to award Virginia's Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Materials Tech Hub about $24.8 million to grow the region's advanced manufacturing workforce, Virginia Business reported on Oct. 29.
- Richmond produced Flock contract records only after requests were reworded, The Richmonder reports
Richmond said it had no records.
- Virginia health department improves nursing home inspection backlog, reforms sanction criteria for facilities
Stories of neglect in care or unsanitary living situations have plagued several of Virginia’s nursing home facilities in recent years and data backs up a lapse in oversight by state agencies.
- Virginia appeals court partly sides with Spotsylvania parent in FOIA delay case
A parent seeking records about her children’s education plans won a partial victory in the Virginia Court of Appeals, which sent part of her FOIA case against the Spotsylvania County School Board back to the trial court.
- Eastern Shore leaders, residents dubious of mineral mining pitch. They have good reason to be.
The initial public comment period for an unprecedented proposal to mine minerals from the Atlantic Ocean off Virginia’s Eastern Shore ends on Saturday, Aug. 22.
- Hemp businesses ask federal judge to block Virginia’s new THC cap
THC-infused beverages produced by Nova Hemp are displayed at the company’s facility in Middletown.
- After eastern groundwater report detailed aquifer concerns, Virginia lawmakers consider policy shifts
After the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality released a 117-page report indicating that available groundwater east of Interstate-95 is “declining (in) availability in the near future,” the agency pitched recommendations on how to tackle the issue to lawmakers Thursday in Richmond.
- Oak Hill Estate Eyed for Transformation into Virginia State Park
Virginia lawmakers consider plans to convert the historic Oak Hill property into a public park featuring cabins, trails, and recreational amenities accessible to a large share of the state's residents.
- Data Center Summit: Key Takeaways
Friends of the Gateway Region, One of the greatest benefits of investing in Virginia’s Gateway Region is gaining early insight into the trends, partnerships, and market shifts shaping our region’s… The post Data Center Summit: Key Takeaways appeared first on SUSSEX COUNTY, VIRGINIA .
- Loudoun Supervisor Juli Briskman Questions PJM Planning Transparency
Loudoun County Supervisor Juli Briskman spoke at a meeting of the Board of Supervisors regarding the PJM transmission planning process.
- Loudoun County Establishes Virginia’s First Adult Behavioral Health Docket
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved the launch of Virginia’s first adult behavioral health docket.
- Mold closes Richmond’s Obama Elementary; contractor report recommends replacing materials
Mold that shut down Richmond’s Barack Obama Elementary School at the start of the school year has prompted recommendations to remove and replace building materials, according to a contractor’s report obtained by WTVR.
- Mice may drive Lyme disease more than deer
Several ticks rest on top of a plant.
- ‘E pluribus unum’ is not a slogan. It’s a choice.
The 2026 NCSL Legislative Summit will bring together state lawmakers and legislative staff from the 50 states and U.S. territories from July 27-29 in Chicago.
- Federal proposal to alter Head Start could dismantle program in Virginia, parents and advocates say
Amanda Daugherty, a mother from Nottoway County, valued the Head Start program in Virginia because it closely reflected her values and experience before she was hired by the program in October 2021.
- Virginia seeks participants for new corrections council to help shape prison reforms
Virginia Department of Corrections headquarters in Richmond, Virginia.
- Virginia Approves Brown v. Board Scholarships for 2025-26 Academic Year
Virginia maintains the Brown v. Board of Education scholarship program with ongoing disbursements more than seventy years following the 1954 Supreme Court decision.
- Residents in Franklin, Roanoke counties use FOIA requests to uncover data center plans
Residents in Franklin and Roanoke counties used public records requests to uncover details about proposed data centers as scrutiny of the projects grows, WVTF reported.
- Virginia FOIA Council Clarifies Agenda Change Rules for Public Meetings
Advisory council explains that agendas posted three days ahead may still see additions or removals before meetings, with limits on final actions to preserve transparency.
- Loudoun Supervisors Examine Authority Over Substation Projects
Loudoun County officials recently held a detailed discussion on the scope of local authority regarding substation infrastructure projects.
- Loudoun County Reviews Substation Insulation Options and SF6 Environmental Factors
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors addressed the environmental aspects of power substations during a recent session.
- November glut of school referendums signals necessity of taxing option in Virginia
If you wondered whether localities across Virginia desperately need another way to raise money to build new schools, take a look at the dozens of communities that will hold voter referendums in November.
- Loudoun County Reviews Zoning Updates for Data Center Noise Management
Loudoun County officials are advancing a Phase 2 Amendment Framework that targets noise issues associated with data centers.
- Virginia Lawmakers Delay Farm Worker Minimum Wage Changes to 2027
An amendment to HB20 postpones removal of farm and temporary foreign worker exemptions from the state minimum wage law until 2027 following stakeholder discussions.
- Loudoun Supervisor Details Substation Zoning Process and State Authority Limits
Loudoun County Board of Supervisors members include Chair Phyllis Randall, Vice Chair Michael Turner, and Supervisors Juli Briskman, Tony Buffington, Koran Saines, Caleb Kershner, Matthew Letourneau, Kristen Umstattd, Laura TeKrony, and Brenda Sheridan.
- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones Inquires into Greene County Sheriff’s ICE Cooperation
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones’ office has sent a formal inquiry to Greene County Sheriff Steven Smith concerning the department’s collaboration with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on immigration matters.
- Louise Lucas slams data centers for paying construction workers too much
Virginia state senator Louise Lucas is a leading Democratic leader in Virginia.
- Advocate Presses Virginia Disability Commission for Local Accessibility Guidelines
Tate Jordan urges the Virginia House of Delegates Disability Commission to recommend statewide guidelines so local governments can provide ASL interpreters, captions, accessible venues, and documents for nearly one million disabled resident
- Turmoil in Mineral Puts Small Town’s Future in Question
Mineral, a small Virginia town that once faced the possibility of being dissolved, could avoid that fate if its leaders can overcome months of political turmoil and dysfunction, the Daily Progress reported last week .
- Loudoun County Supervisor Mike Turner Reviews Scale of Converter Substations
Loudoun County Board of Supervisors member Mike Turner provided details on the physical extent of converter substations in a recent discussion.
- Electrical Substations Defined in Loudoun County Presentation on Grid Operations
Loudoun County recently featured a presentation during a Board of Supervisors meeting that clarified the operations of electrical substations.
- USDA advances Roadless Rule repeal; advocates, lawmakers say it puts 400,000 acres in Virginia at risk
The United States Department of Agriculture is nearing a full repeal of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule that protects millions of acres of virgin forestland nationwide.
- Loudoun Supervisor Kristen Umstattd Discusses Noise Concerns Over Data Centers
Loudoun County Supervisor Kristen Umstattd spoke during a board meeting about concerns raised by residents regarding potential noise from future data centers and substations.
- Loudoun Supervisor Discusses Data Center Substation Configurations
Loudoun County Supervisor Juli Briskman presented details on the power infrastructure supporting data centers during a recent meeting.
- Claims Surface Regarding Spanberger Administration Letter on Felon Voting Rights
A claim has emerged from Virginia Delegate Tom Garrett regarding a letter issued by the administration of Governor Abigail Spanberger.
- Virginia House Debates House Bill 691 on Gun-Free Zones
The Virginia House of Delegates held a session focused on House Bill 691.
- Loudoun Supervisor Briskman Raises Concerns Over County Resource Use
Loudoun County Supervisor Juli Briskman spoke during a board meeting about alleged misuse of county resources in connection with a recent unauthorized town hall.
- Loudoun Official Explains Constraints on Power Line Burial Projects
Loudoun County Supervisor Phyllis Randall provided details on challenges associated with burying power lines.
- Virginia Proposal Seeks to Toll Speedy Trial Clock During Counsel Retention
Legislative discussion centers on pausing speedy trial deadlines while defendants secure attorneys to prevent dismissals from extended delays.
- Loudoun County Supervisors Discuss Substation Integration and Emission Controls
Loudoun County Board of Supervisors held discussions on methods to incorporate power substations into residential areas.
- Virginia Democrats Hammer Virginians with Tax-and-Spend Insanity; Senate Republicans Focus on Affordability
RICHMOND, VA – In a complete reversal of their promises to voters, Virginia Democrats are pushing a slate of policies that will make life more expensive for working families, reduce take home pay, and make it harder for businesses to operate in the Commonwealth.
- Virginia Works Secures $2.2 Million Federal Award to Expand Registered Apprenticeships Across the Commonwealth
RICHMOND, VA – Virginia Works today announced that the agency has been awarded a significant federal investment through the U.S. Department
- Emily Houston Details Bipartisan Third Option for Loudoun Rural Roads
Loudoun County has a new approach under consideration for its rural roads.
- Legislators didn’t allow local bans of gas-powered leaf blowers. Va. localities are doing it anyway.
A landscaper blows leaves off a lawn in preparation for annual “leaf pickups” by Fairfax County public services, October 31, 2023.
- Democrats’ Affordability Hoax Exposed as They Push Higher Power Bills
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Abigail Spanberger and Virginia Democrats escalated their affordability hoax in yet another scheme that takes more money out of Virginian’s pockets.
- Manassas Park Approves 3 Percent Compensation Increase for City Staff in Fiscal Year 2027
The Manassas Park Governing Body has officially approved a 3 percent cost-of-living adjustment for all municipal staff as part of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget planning process.
- Community Member Urges Loudoun Board to Block Power Lines Near Schools
Felipe Domingue calls on the Loudoun County School Board to uphold rejection of transmission easements and rank school-adjacent routes lowest.
- Loudoun Supervisor Mike Turner Advocates Updated Data Center Regulations
Loudoun County Supervisor Mike Turner spoke at a board meeting about data center regulations.
