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Virginia proposals could alter taxation of data centers
The proposals span multiple policy areas, including tax exemptions, utility cost recovery, water use disclosures, environmental monitoring, and land use authority.

Federal lawsuit challenges Virginia fair housing law
The plaintiffs say the law goes beyond preventing discrimination and instead compels private property owners to take part in a federal program they say carries additional administrative requirements, inspections and contractual obligations.

Bill to create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board clears House of Delegates
Also called the “Affordable Medicine Act,” lawmakers are trying again to set caps on certain prescription drug prices

Trump administration completes rollback of Obama-era greenhouse gas regulations
President Donald Trump and his top environmental policy officer finalized a move Thursday to undo an Environmental Protection Agency regulation that laid the foundation for federal rules governing emissions of the greenhouse gases that cause climate change.

Warren County Sheriff’s Office PAL to host Jr. Deputy Camp in Front Royal
The Warren County Sheriff’s Office PAL will hold a two-day Jr. Deputy Camp March 31–April 1 in Front Royal for children ages 9–12, featuring K-9 demos, a tactical team demonstration, an obstacle course and more.

House Democrats pass sweeping gun control package over GOP objections
Measures include an assault weapons ban, expanded gun industry liability and new storage rules as Republicans warn of constitutional challenges.

Virginia Democrats release long-awaited 10–1 congressional map
Virginia Democrats have released a new proposal for congressional districts they hope would result in 10 Democrat leaning districts and one Republican majority district.

Town of Front Royal offers $1,000 scholarships to local graduating seniors
Front Royal will award three $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors who live within town limits, with applications opening Feb. 10 and a March 14 deadline.

Virginia’s $15 minimum wage bill moves to Senate committee
House Bill 1, which would gradually increase Virginia’s minimum wage to $15 by Jan. 1, 2028, has cleared the House of Delegates and is now advancing through the Senate.

Trump admin moves to more easily fire federal workers
The federal government maintains 2,252162 employees across its various agencies, according to the Department of Government Efficiency.










