From elsewhere: State tax collections surged in September. Transgender care for young patients remains on hold at Virginia hospitals. Hanover proposes strict zoning rules for weed stores.
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Headlines from across the state: Virginia Beach seeks option to use 1% sales tax hike for flood projects, not just schools; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia lawmakers, Spanberger grapple with loss of federal healthcare funds for trans youth. Virginia sees gains in kindergarten readiness, but gaps persist for underserved students. New Virginia Tech president is “all in on athletics.”
Headlines from across the state: Loudoun superintendent pushes back after Virginia delegate slams LGBTQ+ history acknowledgment; more …
From elsewhere: State Sen. Perry calls for data center moratorium in Virginia. Chesapeake Bay gets a C+ in overall health; Virginia and Maryland leaders say work to protect it must continue. Presidents Heads museum, housing proposal pulled by developers.
Headlines from across the state: Virginia attorney general launches voter protection unit ahead of midterm elections; more …
From elsewhere: Subramanyam questions Loudoun transmission line route process, offers new paths for SCC to consider. Noise complaints prompt Roanoke to require “quiet pickleballs” at several city parks. Christian groups sue Virginia State University in federal court for religious discrimination.
Headlines from across the state: After Henrico drops Flock cameras, Avula says Richmond won’t renew contract, either; more …
From elsewhere: Hanover animal shelter takes on data center developer. Sen. Mike Jones proposes sweeping ban on NDAs in local government. Spanberger blames Trump for Virginia cutting Medicaid coverage for trans youth healthcare.
Headlines from across the state: Virginia moves forward to make James Monroe’s Oak Hill state park; more …
From elsewhere: Warner calls for declassification of election threats weeks before midterms. Proposed Head Start changes would eliminate slots for Virginia children experiencing homelessness. Nelson County considers options for Flock camera contract.
Headlines from across the state: Shellfish farmers are reeling after algal bloom devastates oyster crops; more …
From elsewhere: Home insurers are retreating from some coastal communities; here’s what’s happening in Hampton Roads. Warner, Mizusawa outline competing approaches to disability policy. At the Blue Ridge Bigfoot Festival, the search continues.
Headlines from across the state: Virginia forest and urban tree canopy plan moves toward completion; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia’s two largest craft brewers, Hardywood and Starr Hill, are merging. Feds accept grid operator’s plan to address power shortfall from data centers. Korn Ferry Tour Championship tees off in Richmond.
Headlines from across the state: Henrico County decides to eliminate Flock cameras; more …
From elsewhere: Proposed 168-home development draws mixed reactions from Bedford County neighbors. Virginia Board of Education reinstates adult education advisory committee after three years. TowneBank to acquire N.C. bank for $154 million.
Headlines from across the state: Class-action lawsuit claiming abuse at Red Onion State Prison settled; more …
From elsewhere: EPA to give $90 million for clean water and restoration projects in Chesapeake Bay watershed, 28 in Virginia. Communities find novel ways to get rid of gas-powered leaf blowers. Back in the exam room, Ralph Northam reflects on life after Richmond.

