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- 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.
- ACLU of Virginia Endorses Prison Language Access Measure
Advocacy group backs HB553 to provide translation services and prevent unjust solitary confinement linked to language barriers in state prisons.
- Virginia Family Details Barriers in Prison Visitation System
Testimony highlights repeated denials and limited contact under current Department of Corrections policies.
- 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.
- Virginia Senate Reviews SB 707 on Dog Debocalization Limits
A Senate subcommittee examines legislation to restrict surgical debocalization of dogs to medically necessary cases only.
- After statewide tour, Virginia Lt. Gov. Hashmi officially opposes Dominion-NextEra merger
Lt. Gov. Hashmi is joined by two lawmakers in Richmond, VA on Oct. 6 2026 for a press conference announcing she is opposing the merger of Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy.
- Crypto Kiosk Firm Backs Virginia Oversight Bill While Seeking Platform Parity Amendment
A representative for a crypto-kiosk operator testified before a Virginia legislative committee in support of most bill provisions but requested an amendment limiting rules to kiosks for equal treatment with online platforms.
- Virginia Advocates Discuss Extension of Eviction Notice Periods
A public hearing in Virginia featured testimony on a bill that would extend the notice period for certain eviction proceedings from five days to fourteen days.
- Cumberland county residents split on proposed gas plant, slated to be second largest in the nation
Cumberland County residents meet Aug. 31, 2026 to discuss the proposed Dominion Cumberland Energy Center.
- Virginia House of Delegates Hears Testimony on Massage Therapy Bill and Trafficking Concerns
Testimony delivered to the Virginia House of Delegates examined a proposed bill concerning the massage industry.
- Virginia Veterans Group Provides Military Funeral Honors to Families
A team of veterans in Virginia conducts full military honors ceremonies for families at funerals.
- Want to weigh in on the Dominion-NextEra merger? Here’s where public hearings will be held.
Virginia State Corporation Commission members hear testimony concerning Dominion Energy's proposed rate increase and plan to create a new rate class for data centers on September 2, 2025 in Richmond.
- Testimony Opposes Virginia HB 1036 Over Dental Hygiene Training Standards
An internationally trained dentist's path to U.S. licensure is cited in arguments against a bill aimed at expanding oral health access.