Subcommittee narrows DEQ drone‑inspection bill, allows civil drone use against permittees The subcommittee amended HB950 to permit the Department of Environmental Quality to use drones for civil enforcement against permittees with limits tied to existing right‑of‑entry provisions, added civil‑enforcement language and reported the bill to the next stage (4–3).

Virginia is on the verge of revolutionizing environmental inspections with the proposed Drones Act, allowing the DEQ to efficiently surveil vast areas while tackling privacy concerns.

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Fall River appoints Catherine Cabral as regional health agent Catherine Cabral begins as health agent overseeing inspections in Fall River and surrounding communities.

Catherine Cabral has been appointed as the new health agent for Fall River, bringing her extensive experience to enhance public health across the region.

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