Early voting starts next week, which means that Virginians who have signed up to be on the permanent list of voters who receive an absentee ballot in the mail will receive them soon.

A VCIJ at WHRO analysis of Flock Safety logs found that data from Bridgewater’s commuters was searched millions of times by law enforcement across the country. A year later, town leaders voted to dump the AI-powered surveillance network.

Aerospace and defense manufacturer Northrop Grumman is still waiting for the state to green-light an operating permit that would allow it to emit nearly 25 tons of pollutants from its Waynesboro facility each year. Opposition from Shenandoah Valley residents, however, continues to organize.

A coalition of business and community leaders in Fredericksburg is trying a new approach to ending chronic homelessness.

Data center development is driving residents around Virginia to organize — and make full use of open government laws.

It’s not yet October, but it’s never too soon to celebrate good beer. That’s why the Nature Conservancy has chosen this Sunday afternoon to showcase five brews flavored with native Virginia plants. They’re calling their event OktoberForest.

People told the Lieutenant Governor they’re worried about higher bills, data centers, job losses, grid reliability and the future of clean energy.

“I think we need to take a pause here in Virginia,” Petersburg Democratic Senator Lashrecse Aird said.

Pickleball has exploded in popularity in recent years, attracting people for its friendliness and accessibility. And the number one player over 50, lives in Roanoke.

Recommendations in the report included the improvement of “living conditions for long-term incarceration,” health education, the expansion of addiction treatment services and addressing staffing issues.