Arlington County sues to pause proposed 250-foot arch
The Arlington County Board is asking a federal court to halt construction-related progress on the proposed Triumphal Arch until further environmental review is completed.
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Virginia voter-list report overdue; outcome of 998 referrals unclear
Virginia’s annual voter-list report was listed as overdue Oct. 10. Separately, the outcome of 998 reported felony-related registration referrals is unclear statewide.
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Virginia I-81 work set for up to $89.7 million in federal loans
USDOT announced two TIFIA loans totaling up to $89.7 million for planned road and bridge work on Virginia’s I-81 corridor.
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Harrisonburg schedules zoning overhaul open houses for Oct. 21 and 26
Harrisonburg residents can review a draft zoning map and ordinance at two October open houses and through an online survey expected to begin Oct. 14.
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Virginia awards $22.7 million for 17 community projects
The grants range from $564,183 for downtown revitalization in Honaker to $2 million for a leachate tank in Tazewell County.
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WMATA OIG Report Flags Privacy, Payment and Contract Risks
A September 10 inspector general report covering the first half of 2026 identifies control weaknesses at Metro involving data privacy, vendor payments, federal awards and contract management.
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Virginia Beach flood-insurance discounts will rise to 20% in October
Most eligible Virginia Beach NFIP policyholders are scheduled to receive a 20% flood-insurance discount beginning October 1, up from 15%.
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Richmond plans Flock camera renewal as audit violation raises privacy questions
Richmond plans to renew its 99-camera Flock license-plate-reader system through at least 2027, according to Axios, while a first-quarter audit found one violation of RPD’s data-sharing policy.
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Twenty States Sue Over Trump Rules Narrowing Species Protections
Twenty states and D.C. sued over Endangered Species Act changes affecting habitat harm, threatened-species protections and critical-habitat decisions.
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Virginia Beach develops stormwater control center as flood-protection work expands
Virginia Beach is building a five-phase stormwater control center that will combine weather, water-level, infrastructure and sensor data to support flood and severe-weather response through 2027.
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Richmond voters will decide on a 1% school-construction sales tax this fall
Richmond voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to authorize a local sales tax of up to 1% for public-school construction and major renovations.
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Fourth Circuit rejects Trump administration’s mandatory detention theory
A divided appeals court says some longtime U.S. residents detained inside the country must get individualized bond hearings, deepening a national legal split.
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Rural Health Fund Faces First CMS Reporting Deadline Aug. 30
States must report progress on rural-health awards to CMS by Aug. 30. The review could shape future funding as Virginia rolls out $122 million in projects.
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CMS allocates $122 million for rural health care in Virginia
Virginia will use an initial $122 million rural-health allocation for telehealth, maternal care, workforce training and other services, but rollout dates vary.
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Virginia to receive at least $353 million from proposed Meta settlement over child-safety claims
Virginia could receive at least $353 million under a proposed Meta settlement, plus a separate $11 million payment tied to Facebook data-sharing claims. Federal court approval is required before the agreement takes effect.
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Amtrak Plans October Service Cuts During Washington Rail Project
Amtrak will suspend or shorten several routes south of Washington after service Oct. 16 through before Oct. 26, with buses and Alexandria transfers.
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FTC settlement would require Redfin to rebuild rental-listings business
A proposed federal court order would require Redfin to relaunch multifamily rental advertising after its $100 million agreement with Zillow.
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Virginia proposes clearer triggers for nursing-home sanctions as complaint backlog persists
Virginia is proposing clearer nursing-home sanction-review triggers as the state works through overdue inspections and complaint investigations. Families can comment through September 9, 2026, and report suspected problems to VDH.
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Virginia Beach extends 6 a.m. trash collection schedule through Aug. 21
Virginia Beach will start scheduled residential waste and recycling collections at 6 a.m. Tuesday through Friday, Aug. 18-21. Collection weekdays remain unchanged.
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Richmond plans safety upgrades at 700 intersections, starting this fall
Richmond plans quick-build safety improvements at roughly 350 intersections this fall, with another 350 locations planned for fall 2027.
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Virginia groundwater report puts eastern aquifers and data-center growth under scrutiny
A delayed Virginia groundwater analysis warns that eastern aquifers are constrained and projected to decline, raising questions about data centers, private wells, utilities and future state action.
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McKinney council approves Islamic association campus expansion
The McKinney City Council voted 7-0 to approve the Islamic association’s proposed Virginia Parkway campus expansion after a contentious public meeting.