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Marijuana Policy Clash: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed HB642 and SB542 that would have let licensed retailers sell adult-use cannabis to adults 21+, keeping regulated in-state access stuck behind the medical program. School Tech Fight: In Lower Merion, parents kept pressing the school board over whether families can opt out of district-issued devices as policy changes move forward. Education Under Strain: Florida public schools face closures and budget cuts as enrollment drops, with critics pointing to voucher politics and shifting dollars. Student Loans Lawsuit: A coalition of Democratic attorneys general and governors sued the U.S. Department of Education over new federal borrowing limits for certain graduate programs. NASA Goes Medical: NASA is testing whether drones can safely deliver organs for transplant, aiming to cut transport delays. Construction Liability: Spanberger signed a new Virginia law expanding wage liability for general contractors starting July 1, 2026. Data Center Backlash: New research highlights community concerns over AI data centers—power, water, and even heat effects—while political headwinds grow. Trial in Newport News: A former Virginia assistant principal is on trial after prosecutors say she ignored warnings about a 6-year-old with a gun before a teacher was shot.

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Virginia Tech men's basketball to host Radford, VMI

Virginia Tech men's basketball to host Radford, VMI

Virginia baseball heads to Charlotte for ACC tournament

Virginia baseball heads to Charlotte for ACC tournament

Virginia football's ACC title game rematch vs. Duke set for a Friday night

Virginia football's ACC title game rematch vs. Duke set for a Friday night

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Virginia Tightens Data Center Generator Permitting as Community Scrutiny Grows

Virginia Tech truck safety program brings 72-foot semi to Parkersburg South High School

Virginia Tech truck safety program brings 72-foot semi to Parkersburg South High School

Virginia baseball to compete as No. 8 seed in ACC Tournament

Virginia baseball to compete as No. 8 seed in ACC Tournament


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