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Virginia’s Shifting Priorities | Roanoke News
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- Jul 20, 2026
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Summary
Virginia’s alcohol regulators are undergoing a leadership shakeup as the ABC commissioner steps down, signaling a pivot toward law enforcement duties. Meanwhile, disability advocates sound the alarm over a new DOJ memo that could undermine protections for Virginians with disabilities. In education, Amherst schools are pausing a controversial sales tax referendum to reassess timing. Virginia Beach businesses seeking compensation for curfew-related losses have been uniformly denied. Google’s new Chesterfield data centers are now live, sparking debate over economic benefits versus community concerns. In the New River Valley, a historic mill has restarted operations, reviving local heritage. And looming over Chesapeake Bay, Congress may soon open oyster sanctuaries to commercial harvest — a move that could reshape the ecosystem and fishing industry. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/040928b519b124df