"When Matt Ricciardi was caught on camera speeding along a stretch of D.C. Route 295, he could simply have paid the $100 ticket and gone on with his life. Instead, the D.C.-based attorney chose a far lengthier route: He appealed, and appealed again..." notus.org/metro/dc-lawyer-sp…

"EPA and Justice Department officials were looking into potential criminal violations by the vast coal empire owned by Sen. Jim Justice. Then the Office of the Deputy Attorney General told them “pencils down.”" propublica.org/article/trump…

"A surveillance company plans to add sensors to automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) that would mean the devices would also sweep up unique identifiers of mobile phones, wearables, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices in those cars..." 404media.co/this-company-wil…

"The answers will determine far more than whether Virginians can legally purchase marijuana. They will determine who controls the industry’s licenses, distribution networks, retail shelves, and future profits." rvamag.substack.com/p/the-fi…

Trump DOJ sues Virginia for unmasking ICE agents, other new laws wric.com/news/virginia-news/…

Chances of strong to severe storms for Sunday afternoon and evening are increasing. The greatest threat is damaging gusty winds, but small hail and heavy rain and localized flooding are also possible.

"One particular change allows the maximum allowable building height to double from from 35 feet to 75 feet, while other new constraints seek control over noise, power and water consumption." williamsburgindependent.com/…

"Questions and criticism are growing after a Henrico facility accidentally released a large amount of ethylene oxide, a known cancer-causing gas, into the air." 12onyourside.com/2026/06/04/…

“Who knows? Maybe one day the rails will turn back for passenger service,” Gates said. “It's possible that private train cars could be hired to come out here. … You could actually have some private train cars come from D.C.”  fauquier.com/news/want-to-bu…

"Where are the leaders who truly care about working Virginians? Because Kiggans proves countless times that she isn’t one of them." pilotonline.com/2026/06/08/c…

"State Attorney General Jay Jones on Monday launched a review of the Lynchburg Republican City Committee’s recent nomination process for three open city council seats, saying it “may have violated state law.”" cardinalnews.org/2026/06/09/…

"As Virginia lawmakers tried to create a framework for a retail marijuana market, only to receive a surprise veto from Gov. Abigail Spanberger, the state’s medical marijuana landscape underwent consolidation." virginiabusiness.com/virgini…

"The rate increase also would have raised bills by up to 30%, but on Wednesday company representatives said the general water increase would now be 22%." wric.com/news/local-news/the…

Open corruption.

Y’all it’s important you come out. “Pro business” interests are organizing to speak in favor of the exemptions. IMO being a business friendly state also means having thriving communities of supported people ready to work and buy from our businesses.

"We are still in the early days of the Spanberger administration. Let’s hope she rediscovers her conviction before more people die struggling to afford their medicine." pilotonline.com/2026/06/09/c…

"For now, the city isn’t dramatically expanding the number of purchasing cards in circulation. But Procurement Director Rene Almarez said the city is doing a 90-day “soft relaunch” to test how the new rules are working." richmonder.org/avula-admin-a…

"Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax...pointed out Friday that when the legislation passed, it was projected to cost $56 million. Opponents of the data center tax breaks now say the tax breaks cost $2 billion..." virginiapoliticalnewsletter.…

"Virginia hospitals and medical providers sought to collect $1.4 billion in medical debt through over 1 million lawsuits against patients between 2010 and 2024, according to a recent study on medical debt." pilotonline.com/2026/06/10/v…

🚨 BREAKING: An Iranian official tells Jeremy Scahill there are still two outstanding issues in negotiations over the proposed U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, but says an agreement could be signed swiftly depending on the U.S. position on those issues. The official declined to elaborate, adding that Tehran believes Trump wants a deal before the G7 summit, which runs June 15-17 in Évian-les-Bains, France. Trump has publicly said he plans to attend, and is expected to hold bilateral meetings on the sidelines, including with the leaders of Qatar, the UAE, and Egypt.