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- Education secretary says department is investigating Fairfax County schools, according to DOJ report transcript
Education Secretary Linda McMahon said at a June DOJ roundtable that her department is investigating Fairfax County Public Schools, according to a transcript in a new federal report.
- Data Center Growth Raises Noise and Air Quality Concerns Near Loudoun Schools and Homes
Loudoun County has experienced significant data center development in recent years that has brought both economic benefits and challenges for nearby residents.
- Police Chief Details Pre-Indictment Warnings to Senator Louise Lucas
Portsmouth Police Chief Stephen Jenkins warned Virginia Sen. Louise Lucas several years ago that selling marijuana could lead to trouble.
- Loudoun County School Board Faces Parent Concerns Over Facility Policies and Safety
Parents in Loudoun County have raised objections to policies implemented by the Loudoun County School Board concerning student access to bathrooms and locker rooms.
- Virginia Lawmakers Consider Shift to Civil Penalties for Noise Ordinance Violations
House Bill 166 would convert local noise ordinance enforcement from criminal charges to civil fines with capped penalties to ease burdens on businesses and individuals.
- Attorney General Awards $75,000 to 30 TRIAD Chapters Across the Commonwealth
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General 202 North 9th Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-2071 FAX 804-786-1991 Virginia Relay Service 800-828-1120 For media inquiries only, contact: Rae Pickett RPickett@oag.
- DOJ report says 2021 school-board memo grew out of White House pressure, with Loudoun case at its center
A 273-page Justice Department report concludes former AG Merrick Garland's 2021 school-board memo grew out of White House pressure and internal objections, and it opens with a Loudoun County case.
- Congresswoman Kiggans Joins Discussions on Public Safety and Elections
Congresswoman Jen Kiggans of Virginia’s Second District took part in a discussion with FBI Director Kash Patel and Hampton Roads law enforcement officials focused on public safety topics.
- Governor Spanberger Hosts 1,000 Law Enforcement & Community Leaders for Statewide Summit on Strengthening Emergency Preparedness
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today hosted 1,000 law enforcement, public safety, and community leaders from across Virginia in
- From Locked Machines to Sealed Ballots: How Virginia Guards Election Materials
Virginia law requires voting equipment to stay in view, then be locked and sealed, with keys and data going to the circuit court clerk.
- 40 Feet, 100 Feet, 300 Feet: Virginia's Distance Rules Around Polling Places
Three distances shape what is allowed outside a Virginia polling place: loitering, firearms and loudspeakers.
- Attorney General Jones Launches Firearms Accountability & Industry Responsibility Unit
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General 202 North 9th Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-2071 FAX 804-786-1991 Virginia Relay Service 800-828-1120 For media inquiries only, contact: Rae Pickett RPickett@oag.
- Who Can Be Inside Your Virginia Polling Place on Nov. 3, and Who Can't
Virginia law strictly limits who may be inside a polling place.
- Legislation to force Virginia traffic camera fine payments will make ‘nightmarish’ court workloads
Signs in front of Granby High School in Norfolk, Va. warn motorists they may get a ticket if they're caught speeding by a camera.
- Virginia Senate Advances Bill Raising Vehicle Lien Cap to $75,000
Senate Bill 17 updates the statutory vehicle lien and property value cap to $75,000 to reflect inflation and matches a House measure that passed 98-0.
- James City Delegate Advances Parking Enforcement Expansion Bill
A James City delegate moves companion legislation to update and extend permissive parking enforcement authority to every Virginia locality.
- Youth advocates warn higher marijuana fine could deepen racial disparities
Virginia lawmakers are weighing how increased penalties for public marijuana consumption could affect young people as the state prepares to launch legal retail sales in July 2027.
- Spanberger taps Daniel Young to lead government watchdog office
Daniel Young, a former federal prosecutor, has been appointed Virginia’s next state inspector general by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
- Federal Judge Effectively Blocks New State Law Limiting Virginia's Cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Virginia from enforcing most provisions of a new law restricting cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities, allowing existing partnerships with U.S. Immigration and Customs enforcement to continue while the legal challenge plays out.
- Inside Virginia’s city halls, concerns, confusion rise with Flock surveillance protests
A Williamsburg resident in March asked the police department at the College of William & Mary how data collected by the school’s Flock Safety surveillance system is shared.
- Delegate Shin Stresses Local Authority in HB 1238 Pet Shop Oversight Debate
Virginia lawmaker highlights resource gaps and local permission in final remarks on legislation allowing localities to regulate pet shops and shelters.
- State regulators to allow part of NextEra’s political past to be examined in Dominion merger case
Virginia State Corporation Commission allows new documents in the Dominion-NextEra merger case.
- Virginia has a new law that regulates the use of license plate readers
The General Assembly has decided to take action to curb the use of automatic license plate readers by law enforcement.
- Virginia House Panel Weighs Scope of Inhalant Sales Limits
A Criminal Subcommittee of the Virginia House of Delegates reviews a bill restricting retail sales of canister products with inhalant potential amid concerns it is overly broad.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces, “Keep Virginia Winning” Budget to Deliver on Critical Investments and Expand Tax Relief for Hardworking Virginians