Cardinal Staff

From elsewhere: First bill of 2027 aims to protect people with autism, other disabilities. Rare bee rediscovered in Virginia after more than a century. A new report says Norfolk Naval Shipyard has to juggle aging infrastructure and massive upgrades.

From elsewhere: Kiggans faces questions over financial industry money and consumer protection votes. Albemarle registrar sends out mail-in ballots without required postage. Local food aid program loses federal funding, but maintains state support.

From elsewhere: Virginia Democrats warn more healthcare strains loom after November election. Franklin County administrator to step down. Symposium helps descendants of enslaved people connect with family history.

From elsewhere: Charlottesville area to get its first Publix. Christian groups allege Virginia State University bias in new lawsuit. Sentara Williamsburg receives provisional Level 3 trauma center designation.

From elsewhere: Virginia DMV wait times plummet to record lows after major reforms. University of Richmond gets $150 million gift, believed to be most ever for a Virginia college. Virginia Tech increasing football and basketball ticket prices to fund “top-10 mentality.”

From elsewhere: Virginia health committee considers mandating licensed nurses in every school. After Obama-era Chesapeake Bay executive order rescinded, environmental groups brace for fallout. As farmers face mounting financial pressures, advocates want to keep farmland away from developers — and data centers.

From elsewhere: Henrico-based Owens & Minor to close production facility, cut 400 jobs. Federal judge strikes down SNAP deadline that put Virginia at risk of added costs. Prince William County moves to end by-right data centers.

From elsewhere: “Storybook” village gets thumbs-down from Mecklenburg planners. How Charlottesville became home to more than 250 life science companies. Trump repeals 17-year-old order that boosted Chesapeake Bay restoration.

From elsewhere: State legislator calls on Richmond officials to end contract with Flock. Survey finds that more than half of Virginia families with children face food insecurity. A rural Virginia diabetes clinic struggles to provide care.