October 7, 2026 9:43 am
(The Center Square) – Henrico County police plan to end their license plate camera contract with Flock Safety over concerns about residents’ privacy. The county announced Tuesday that police intend to cut ties with the company within seven days. Officials will review other options to maintain police operations. The county does not anticipate any cost to exit the contract, Communications ...
(The Center Square) – A proposal to add energy requirements to Virginia’s school construction sales tax provisions drew questions Monday about upfront costs and potential savings for taxpayers. Energy Commission of Virginia staff presented the recommendation to a commission subcommittee reviewing energy use and backup power in public schools. Staff recommended incorporating on-site renewable energy generation, energy storage and features ...
(The Center Square) – NextEra Energy must provide records about accusations of political misconduct in Florida by Thursday as Virginia regulators review its proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy. The State Corporation Commission’s chief hearing examiner also ordered a clearer answer about whether generation costs incurred to serve large-load customers could shift to customers who remain with Dominion for their electricity ...
(The Center Square) – Physicians urged Virginia voters Friday to reject a proposed reproductive freedom amendment, arguing it could weaken medical oversight and parental consent requirements. Virginia Medical Professionals for Women’s Safety held the Richmond press conference to oppose Question 1 on the Nov. 3 ballot. Dr. Christina Francis, an OB-GYN and CEO of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians ...
