Trump’s DOJ offers states confidential deal to remove voters flagged by feds • Virginia Mercury The U.S. Department of Justice has sent confidential draft agreements on voter data sharing to more than a dozen states, part of the Trump administration’s effort to obtain unredacted voter rolls, wit...

DOJ is pressuring states into secret agreements to remove federally flagged voters, advancing executive control over election administration while weakening transparency and state autonomy. #VotingRights #ElectionIntegrity #Authoritarianism #DOJ #Democracy #VirginiaMercury

Largest Chesapeake Bay oyster habitat restoration project nears finish, plans for more growth • Virginia Mercury Thousands of acres of oyster reefs have been rehabilitated as part of the effort to lean up the Chesapeake Bay.

Largest #Chesapeake Bay #oyster habitat restoration project nears finish, plans for more growth | #VirginiaMercury zurl.co/2Nb8C

From the top down, Virginia’s 2025 elections are packed with contenders • Virginia Mercury Democrats surge with record House field and cash advantage as Republicans avoid a primary but may face turnout challenges down-ballot

So, Virginia is having an election this year....#virginianews #virginia #election2025 #virginiamercury

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These bills would regulate high-risk artificial intelligence use in Virginia • Virginia Mercury Emerging technologies, especially artificial intelligence, have generated public safety and privacy concerns that Virginia lawmakers could address within the coming weeks.

Appreciate the good conversation with Nathaniel Cline of #VirginiaMercury about our tech bills this session to make data access and usage more transparent and protected, with opt out rights, and more!
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