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Mike Chapman, Virginia’s Sheriff Keeping Streets Safe Through Enforcement of the Law

Traffic stops and searches of motorists in Loudoun County have increased dramatically the first three months of this year compared to the same period in 2024, sparking complaints from activists and some residents.

Va. education department plans to launch Office of Excellence and Best Practices

The Virginia Department of Education is preparing to launch a new Office of Excellence and Best Practices by hiring an executive director who will be responsible for fostering innovation, highlighting high-performing schools, and directing resources toward initiatives with a proven track record of improving student outcomes.

Virginia doesn’t have statewide data center regulations. Localities are making their own rules.

Virginia is home to over a third of the data centers worldwide. These energy hungry facilities have brought business to the commonwealth, but communities are seeing the impact of the electricity and water usage hit their utility bills. Now, many localities are debating how to balance the opportunities and challenges data centers present, and grappling with how to regulate them.

Governor establishes Office of Hurricane Helene Recovery and Rebuilding following hurricane damage

Today, issued Executive Directive 9 Establishing the Office of Recovery and Rebuilding within the Office of the Governor.  

“In the wake of the devastating impact of affecting Southwest , it is imperative to create a dedicated office to support the coordination of long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “We know this is a long road, but with the incredible grit and resilience of the people and communities affected, in collaboration with local, state and federal partners, Southwest Virginia will rebuild stronger than ever.” 

The Governor has appointed Chief Transformation Officer Rob Ward to lead the Office of Recovery and Rebuilding. The Office will be supported out of existing Transformation Office and staff resources. The Directive does not redirect the administration of resources from any agency, but formalizes the coordination and oversight of resources and activities out of the Governor’s office. The Executive Directive will not create a permanent bureaucracy, and sunsets in one year unless extended by additional executive action. 

On September 25th, Governor Youngkin declared a state of emergency in advance of Hurricane Helene in anticipation of impacts from Hurricane Helene. 

On September 29th, the Governor’s request for an emergency declaration was approved.  

On September 30th, requested a major disaster declaration and on October 1st it was approved.  

Since October 7th, five disaster recovery centers have opened across the Commonwealth to individually assist Virginians in need. The locations include: , Independence, Tazewell, Dublin and Marion. 

Additional centers will be opening in the coming weeks throughout Southwest Virginia.

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