News Briefs

From elsewhere: Push to rein in Virginia FOIA costs heads back to General Assembly. After Virginia judges’ misconduct became public, lawmakers reinstated secrecy. Spanberger will replace head of Virginia State Police with former Chesterfield police chief

From elsewhere: He exposed the myth of the South’s “Lost Cause”; his death shook Richmond. Organ transplant contractor conducts third layoff of the year. Advocates criticize Virginia deal with DOJ over tuition for undocumented students.

From elsewhere: Influenza is spiking in Virginia, but other states have it worse. Virginia law limiting kids’ social media takes effect. VMI hires Carson-Newman’s Ingram as football coach.

From elsewhere: Study: Virginia faces $23 million revenue loss due to international student enrollment changes. Salem attorney suspended by Virginia Bar for encouraging client to lie. Hundreds sue Virginia hospital and executives over unneeded surgeries.

From elsewhere: Spanberger taps former Biden labor official Jessica Looman as Virginia labor secretary. Money for public transit could mean big tax policy changes. Valentine museum director Bill Martin dies after being hit by a car.

From elsewhere: Federal funding shifts cloud Virginia’s transportation plans for 2026. Spanberger could fire college board members, experts say. Los Angeles investor buys Spotsylvania land for data center project.

From elsewhere: Conservative backlash brews over DEI efforts of UVa’s next president. Conservation group sues EPA over PFAS contamination in Virginia waterways. Health officials confirm case of measles in Central Virginia after recent exposure.

From elsewhere: Appointments of two key cabinet roles will trigger another special election in House District 17. Bristol says federal landfill report uses old data. Ballad Health requires employees to wear masks amid illness surge.

From elsewhere: Future of federal support for Virginia minority-, women-owned businesses in transportation in question. Five-day jury trial scheduled in April for Buck-Hayes. Amherst supervisors direct attorney to research local measures on vape shops.