Virginia
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Manassas police release video in abduction attempt
Anyone with camera footage from the Wellington Community or other information is asked to contact Master Detective Speights at 703-257-8041. The nonemergency line is 703-257-8000.
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Virginia localities seek school tax vote authority
Supporters said the authority is needed as aging buildings drive up repair costs, especially in rural divisions.
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Virginia cannabis veto delays market, strains businesses
Regulators said they cannot finalize licensing, monitoring, and inspection rules without legislation.
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Virginia revenue forecast rises $1.5B amid budget talks
The forecast was released as lawmakers remained in negotiations over Virginia’s next two-year budget, with differences over data center tax incentives, transportation funding, and other spending priorities delaying a final deal.
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Grand jury adds charges in fatal I-95 bus crash
Those killed included a family of four traveling from Massachusetts to South Carolina for a wedding, and a Massachusetts woman in the first vehicle hit by the bus.
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Virginia data center discharge leaves PFAS questions
The next public hearing on the Sedges Creek draft permit will be June 9, 2026, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Louisa County Middle School.
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Virginia marriage amendment campaign begins
The amendment reached the ballot after passing the General Assembly in 2025 and again in 2026, as required for constitutional changes.
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Virginia colleges face federal accreditation changes
Draft federal rules could reshape college accreditation in Virginia, affecting aid, credit transfers, and oversight.
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Virginia launches postpartum depression resource campaign
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 8 women in the U.S. experiences postpartum depression.
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Virginia lawmakers file utility, data center bills
In Loudoun County, there are 53 million square feet of data centers. The bill called for protection plans for the water and energy transmission infrastructure serving those facilities.