Bathroom Policy Case Goes to Court

Two Northern Virginia school districts asked a federal judge to stop the U.S. Department of Education from classifying them as “high-risk,” a designation that could make it difficult for them to access federal funds.

The Arlington and Fairfax County Public School districts filed suit last week after the Trump administration ruled that their policies to allow students to use bathrooms and locker rooms based on their self-identified gender—rather than their sex at birth—violate Title IX of a federal law.

The government took similar action against districts in Loudoun and Prince William Counties and the city of Alexandria. This week’s court case cited legal precedent, noting that an appeals court sided in 2020 with a transgender-identifying student in Gloucester County.

The judge indicated that a ruling is possible as soon as today.

Feds Target Offshore Wind

Norfolk’s Economic Development Authority said it will request that the Trump administration reverse its recent decision to cancel $39 million in funding intended to improve Fairwinds Landing.

The initial grant was awarded in 2023 to “assist in transforming the marine terminal at Fairwinds Landing into an offshore wind logistics facility.” The site would, among other things, support Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind development.

All told, the Department of Transportation cancelled nearly $700 million for projects nationwide, including Fairwinds Landing. “Wasteful wind projects are using resources that could otherwise go towards revitalizing America’s maritime industry,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a statement.

Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin has supported the offshore wind project. Earlier this year, he attended a ceremony to mark the purchase of nearly 100 acres of land in Chesapeake for a subsea power cable manufacturing facility.

Electric Utility Seeks Rate Hike

The State Corporation Commission (SCC) is reviewing Dominion Energy’s request that it be allowed to boost customer bills by an average of $21 per month over the next two years.

The proposed increase includes a higher base rate and a fuel rate increase to offset higher costs. Dominion’s plan would also create a new rate class aimed at charging large users—such as data centers—more per month.

Dominion provides energy to more than 2 million Virginia homes. The SCC will issue a decision by the end of the year.

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➤ Manassas: Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle‑Sears addressed a rally outside a Prince William County School Board meeting after she said she wasn’t allowed to speak to the session because she doesn’t live in the county. “We will not be driven into silence,” she said, referring to parents’ rights and transgender issues in schools. (More)

➤ Statewide: A group of 181 nursing homes filed a lawsuit against Gov. Glenn Youngkin. Earlier this year, he vetoed a bill that had aimed to give them more money to support hiring. The Clerk of the House of Delegates has said the veto is unconstitutional, providing the foundation for the suit. (Details)

➤ Richmond: Attorney General Jason Miyares appointed Kevin Gallagher as solicitor general, replacing Erika Maley. (More)

➤ Roanoke: City Council members voted unanimously to accept Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster assistance funds. The city expects to get more than $160,000 to reimburse it for debris removal as well as infrastructure repair. (Details)

➤ Virginia Beach: The Department of Health closed sections of the beach this week due to high bacteria levels in the water. The beach reopened on Thursday. (More)

➤ Lynchburg: Liberty University opened the Center of Excellence for Criminal Justice in collaboration with the Virginia State Police. Students in the program will earn law enforcement certifications while finishing their undergraduate degrees. (Details)

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➤ UVA men’s soccer visits No. 8 Virginia Tech this evening in a Commonwealth Clash matchup. (More)

➤ Virginia took in $45.6 million in sports betting revenue during July, the lowest monthly total since August 2024. (More)

➤ James Madison football visits Louisville in a nationally televised game tonight. (Preview)

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➤ MPP Insights, a data analytics and business intelligence company based in Armenia, said it will establish its U.S. headquarters in Henrico. (Details)

➤ Arlington made a payment of more than $80,000 to Amazon as the company’s share of hotel taxes collected since Amazon established its second headquarters in the county. (More)

➤ The five leading buyers in a $31 million coupon scheme based in Virginia Beach have now all pleaded guilty to charges of mail fraud. (Details)

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➤ The Autism Society of Central Virginia hosts its annual Duck Race & Festival of Inclusion on Brown’s Island in Richmond tomorrow beginning at 11 a.m. Ducks for the fundraiser can be purchased online. (Details)

➤ Neptune’s Park in Virginia Beach will be renamed The William D. Sessoms Jr. Neptune’s Park in honor of a former mayor. (More)

➤ Miss Virginia, Leesburg native Madison Whitbeck, is competing this weekend for the title of Miss America 2026. (Details)

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Thursday’s Results:

What’s your favorite thing about fall? 

1. Cooler temps: 26%
2. Colorful leaves: 21%
3. Football games: 20%
4. Other: 17%
5. Halloween: 16%

Now called the Commanders, what is the Washington NFL team’s all-time record against the N.Y. Giants?

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