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As director of the Virginia Partnership for Gaming and Health, VCU researcher Carolyn Hawley has helped create a pioneering statewide treatment network.

Headlines from across the state: Virginia unemployment falls to 3.6% as labor force shrinks; more …

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.

The Docket: Local court roundup for 9.24.26

A contracting firm wants damages of $1 million, claiming a former employee conspired to steal funds and damage the business. (BizSense Pro required)

Headlines from across the state: AG Jay Jones asks SCC to reset the clock on Dominion-NextEra merger; more …

From elsewhere: Virginia Beach schools, Civil Rights Office reach agreement over sexual misconduct investigations. Petersburg City Schools to raise starting teacher salaries to $60K after budget vote. CarMax cuts 60-plus jobs in Richmond area.

Headlines from across the state: Virginia confronts $1.7 billion shortfall in highway maintenance funding; more . . .

From elsewhere: Bedford County begins town halls on school closure options. Danville gives new contract to school superintendent. Richmond sees sharp rise in ICE flights.

The Docket: Local court roundup for 9.17.26

An insurer wants back the $2.3 million in claims it paid out when fire swept a retail center in the far West End in 2024. (BizSense Pr required)

Headlines from across the state: State agency reaching out to owner of hydroelectric dam after fish kill in Halifax County; more …

From elsewhere: Kalahari bets $900 million on a massive Virginia resort. Henrico confirms 10th rabies case of the year. King George County settles in attempt to ban LGBTQ school club. The post Headlines from across the state: State agency reaching out to owner of hydroelectric…

Headlines from across the state: Virginia lawmakers move closer to regulating self-driving vehicles; more …

From elsewhere: Century-old law gives Virginia legislator-lawyers broad power to delay court cases. Richmond’s Sauer Brands sheds spice business. Buc-ee's says it remains interested in Virginia, but first location off I-64 may be years away.

Council Communicates - September 1, 2026, Council Meeting

Council Communicates - September 1, 2026, Council Meeting.

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Headlines from across the state: Spanberger taps Daniel Young to lead government watchdog office; more …

From elsewhere: Bill Corvello, who led Virginia State Police, dies at 94. Loudoun seeks legal opinion before ending data center grandfather protections. Flying Squirrels' owners file new lawsuit against city of Richmond, citing Diamond District delays.