New Laws Coming in July

A number of new Virginia laws will go into effect on July 1.

On the road, you’ll need to buckle up no matter where you are sitting as a backseat safety belt law takes effect, and drivers who don’t yield properly to pedestrians at crosswalks will face stiffer fines.

Another new law will force schools to implement new protections against cyberbullying. In court, prosecutors will be able to charge drug dealers with involuntary manslaughter for selling fentanyl that causes a fatal overdose.

New laws will also give claimants of recent crimes up to three years to file with the Virginia Victims Fund, up from the current one-year deadline.

Fire Displaces People, Dogs

No one was injured, but a house fire in Virginia Beach left residents and dozens of dogs homeless.

Firefighters say the blaze started in a bedroom in the rear of the home. By the time they arrived, heavy smoke was billowing out.

Three adults and one child reportedly lived in the house along with an estimated 50 dogs.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Surge in Contractor Licensing

Virginia may process more than 14,000 new contractor and tradesman license applications this year, a 10% increase from last year and a nearly 50% increase from 2015.

The boost comes as federal job cuts and the advent of artificial intelligence continue to raise questions about the stability of white-collar employment.

Some workers may be moving away from salaried positions toward skilled trades, often requiring specific licenses. “Contractors and tradesmen know that opportunity thrives in Virginia,” Gov. Glenn Youngkin said.

More than 1,100 of the applicants moved to Virginia from other states.

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➤ Alexandria: Rui Jiang of Falls Church was sentenced to 25 years in prison for attempting a mass shooting at a church in Haymarket two years ago. Jiang was arrested in the church during Sunday services carrying a handgun, ammunition, and two knives. (Details)

➤ Statewide: Ten school systems will receive a total of $83.4 million from the Virginia Board of Education to fund school construction projects. (More)

➤ Manassas: Claudia Alvarenga España, her husband, and their four children said they will self-deport by moving to Guatemala to “start over.” She returned to the U.S. after being deported earlier this month following a routine ICE check-in. (Details)

➤ Sterling: Loudoun County Supervisor Juli Briskman criticized recent immigration arrests and asked Sheriff Mike Chapman to immediately terminate the county’s 287(g) agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Details)

➤ Virginia Beach: Police are trying to locate 29-year-old Gabriel Oliver, who hasn’t contacted his family since May 22. (More)

➤ Williamsburg: Archaeologists at William & Mary have discovered the foundation of a building from the 1700s that supported the nation’s oldest known school for black students. The Bray School educated hundreds of enslaved children in the 1760s. (More)

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➤ The Washington Nationals broke an 11-game losing streak when James Wood hit a two-run homer to deliver a 4-3 extra-inning win over the Colorado Rockies. (Score)

➤ VMI wrestling signed 19 recruits to join its program. (Meet the Frosh)

➤ UVA men’s tennis player Rafael Jódar was named the ITA and ACC Rookie of the Year. (More)

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➤ Home sales in Virginia are slowing. That’s driving up rental prices, according to a report from a Virginia real estate information group. (Details)

➤ Winsupply N Richmond, an HVAC distribution company, opened this week. Its parent company is looking to open 20 subsidiaries this year and recently opened a location in Virginia Beach. (More)

➤ Medallia, a software company, will spend $2 million to expand its office space in the Tysons area and will hire 100 more people. (Details)

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➤ The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality will provide up to $19 million in grants through the agency’s Pay-for-Outcomes pilot program. DEQ will only support programs that demonstrate results. (Details)

➤ Fins on the Fantail, a live concert on the deck of the battleship USS Wisconsin, is scheduled for tomorrow in Norfolk. (More)

➤ The Virginia Recreation and Park Society wants you to “Play All Day” to celebrate the summer solstice. (More)

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