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Oct 2, 2026 [3 selected stories]

Virginia’s next fights center on access, elections and public safety

New federal and state policies are reshaping access to education and health care, while campaign activity and fresh court documents are sharpening the political and public-safety landscape in Virginia.

WAVY - Oct 2, 2026

New Virginia laws change Medicaid rules and expand automatic record sealing

Laws taking effect Oct. 1 affect Medicaid and automatic sealing in Virginia, according to a report outlining the new measures. The available summary does not specify how eligibility or sealing procedures change.

Cardinal News - Oct 2, 2026

Early voting shifts the outlook in several Virginia House races

Early voting data has prompted forecasters to improve Democratic prospects in three Virginia congressional districts, with at least two Republican-held seats potentially vulnerable if the trend holds. President Donald Trump has invested in Virginia to defend Republican seats.

WRIC (8 News) - Oct 2, 2026

Documents shed light on deadly shooting involving VDOT contractors

New documents describe events leading up to a shooting that killed two Virginia Department of Transportation contractors while they were working. The records also detail how law enforcement tracked down the suspect.

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