Cardinal Staff

From elsewhere: Virginia regulators weigh expanded use of data centers’ polluting generators. Virginia Department of Education projects K-12 schools will need $1.2 billion over next two years. Youngkin proposes sweeping reform for Virginia’s child welfare system.

Also: Youngkin announces state appointments.

From elsewhere: Former ACLU attorney Charlie Schmidt wins Democratic nomination in House District 77. Virginia considers nearly $700 million rail and trail plan in Shenandoah Valley. Petersburg prepares for temporary casino to open.

From elsewhere: Most Virginia schools meeting new state expectations, Virginia education department reports. Bedford supervisors reaffirm Second Amendment sanctuary status. $689 million rare earth magnet, copper manufacturing facility coming to Chesapeake.

From elsewhere: Virginia among states removing some food, drinks from SNAP coverage. Dog attacks persist in Virginia prisons despite 2024 law change. Altria CEO Gifford to retire.

From elsewhere: Spanberger taps Del. Candi Mundon King as Virginia’s next secretary of the commonwealth. Lazenby says making state sports hall of fame “a powerful honor.” VUU’s accrediting probation lifted, accreditation “reaffirmed.”

Also: Youngkin announces state appointments.

From elsewhere: Special election set for Jan. 6 in House District 77 after Jones resigns. Michael Vick reflects on career as he enters College Football Hall of Fame. Natural Bridge Zoo files lawsuit over alleged civil rights violations by state officials.

From elsewhere: Mental evaluation of suspect in Vogler burning case complete. Search for missing Union High coach continues. Field set for Richmond-area special election for state Senate.