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Reentry Boost: Virginia’s Department of Corrections just launched “Virginia Has Jobs – Fair Chance,” a new multi-agency website (with Virginia Works, VCHEP, and Resilience Education) to help justice-impacted Virginians map careers, find fair-chance employers, and tap support like housing, transport, and behavioral health. Housing & Capital Pressure: A new national tracker says private equity now owns about 1 in 8 U.S. apartment units, with many acquisitions since 2021—raising fresh scrutiny over rent hikes, fees, and maintenance. Health Policy: A House subcommittee hearing is set to dig into Medicare physician pay instability under MACRA, as lawmakers look for payment reforms. Coastal Rules on Hold: Accomack County tabled a proposed resiliency zoning ordinance tied to new state flood/sea-level requirements after concerns about costly land-disturbance studies. Data Center Reality Check: The NextEra-Dominion megamerger keeps circling back to Virginia’s AI-driven power demand, while local communities keep pushing for tighter rules and oversight. Road Safety Upgrade: VDOT is testing a congestion warning system on I-64 over Afton Mountain to reduce rear-end crashes.

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International Polo Tour returns to Morven Park for summer polo series

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Power Home Remodeling opens Raleigh-Durham territory

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SAF sues Virginia over new assault weapons ban

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Fredericksburg region unveils new economic brand

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