A VCIJ at WHRO analysis of Flock Safety logs found that data from Bridgewater’s commuters was searched millions of times by law enforcement across the country. A year later, town leaders voted to dump the AI-powered surveillance network.
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Virginia’s largest utility is asking regulators to OK a long-term plan to recoup costs for high fuel prices. The new charges could wipe out a proposed customer rebate from a NextEra acquisition.
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A VCIJ review of thousands of public records shows widespread misunderstanding and mistrust of Flock Safety – even inside city halls and police headquarters.
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More than a quarter of a million voting-age Virginians last year were barred from the polls. They were once convicted of a felony, served their time and re-entered society – but not completely.
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A General Assembly commission is probing public universities' disruption of Black communities across the Commonwealth
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Both energy giants have a history of trying to make small, independent solar projects more costly for homeowners and businesses.
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Privacy advocates from Norfolk to Fairfax County to tiny Elkton and Bridgewater have publicly voiced opposition to the AI-powered system and its unblinking cameras lining their streets. In some cases, elected leaders have taken notice.
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A new Virginia law encourages farmers to mix solar generation with crops and cattle. A rural pilot program shows promise.
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The Founders argued over the state’s authority to control armed forces. It remains a flashpoint.
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A proposed battery storage plant in Chesapeake meets the city’s requirements. Neighbors don’t see it that way.
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A comprehensive analysis by VCIJ at WHRO of Virginia’s public salaries data shows who earns the most – and who lags behind.
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The Founders deadlocked over how a President should be elected. Virginia’s leaders feared a popular vote.
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Environmental lawyer Josephus Allmond takes on a new cabinet position created by Gov. Spanberger. His task? Manage energy policy amidst rising consumer costs and growing demand
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