Energy Costs & Local Budgets: Henrico County warned agencies to brace for a 25% electricity rate jump starting July 1, adding about $5 million next fiscal year, with another increase expected in 2027. Data Centers & Power Lines: Lawmakers are pushing for more time for the State Corporation Commission to review Dominion’s $67 million NextEra merger, arguing the current schedule is too tight as data centers drive demand. Immigration Enforcement & Health Care: Doctors say immigration enforcement activity is making patients delay primary care visits, with nearly three quarters of clinicians reporting negative impacts on patients or practices. Public Safety Event: Washington County’s “Battle of the Badges” softball tournament returns July 25 in Abingdon, raising money for St. Jude with teams from across Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee. Title IX Fight: House Republicans advanced a bill to codify a biological definition of “sex” in Title IX, setting up another flashpoint after the Supreme Court upheld bans on transgender athletes in sports. Crime Update (Virginia): DNA has identified a woman in Caroline County, linking four suspects already charged in a prior Virginia teen homicide to a second first-degree murder case. Road Safety/Health: Virginia Family Chiropractic is promoting same-day auto-injury evaluations and a commuter-focused spine program for Northern Virginia drivers.