Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Good morning! On this day in 1855, George Washington Parke Custis finalized his last will and testament. The step-grandson of George Washington used the document to distribute his land and buildings to relatives and free his enslaved laborers.

Almost two dozen dogs are on their way to better days, thanks to a Virginia rescue group. Get the details in our Top Stories, and check in on baseball around the Commonwealth in Sports.

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Governor Signs and Vetoes Bills

Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed 599 bills, amended 159, and vetoed 157 of the measures sent to him by the legislature this year. The governor had until midnight Monday to take action on bills sent to him last month.

New laws include changes on issues such as school safety, student health, cybercrime, and transportation. They also aim to improve mental health in Virginia and provide more legal protections for military families.

Some of the measures Youngkin vetoed include a bill to increase the minimum wage, one to create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board, and an attempt to ban assault weapons in certain public spaces.

"The legislation that I've signed into law and the budget amendments I've put forward this year will go a long way to helping ensure Virginia remains a great place to live, work, and raise a family," Youngkin announced. The legislature returns next week.

Dogs Rescued from Hoarding Situation

The Old Dominion Humane Society in Fredericksburg rescued 22 dogs that had been living in deplorable conditions in Kentucky. The animals were kept outdoors all winter without adequate shelter, food, or water.

At one point, 70 dogs had lived on the property, but many were killed in flooding earlier this year. The rescued canines ranged in age from 2 weeks to 8 years old.

All 22 dogs were brought to Virginia last week and examined by veterinarians, who gave them vaccinations and microchips.

Some of the pups will be cared for by another Fredericksburg-based group, Squishy Face Crew. Most of the dogs are already in foster care and are expected to be adopted when they are ready.

Virginia Is the Place to Live

Virginia features 11 of the top 100 places to live in the United States, according to a new survey by the data platform Niche.

The top spot on the list is the Colonial Village neighborhood of Arlington, which earned A-plus grades across the board, including for its public schools, nightlife, health and fitness, and commute.

Other Virginia communities that made the list include Ballston, Radnor, and Innsbrook, all in the top 25.

Niche analyzed thousands of communities to compile this year's ranking.

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➤ Statewide: State Sen. Lamont Bagby of Henrico was selected to head the Democratic Party of Virginia, replacing Susan Swecker. Republicans are expected to name a new state leader next month as Rich Anderson moves on to a position in the Trump administration. (Details)

➤ Southwest Virginia: Gov. Youngkin announced he will expand the use of $50 million in state disaster relief to include 11 counties damaged by flooding last month. He has asked President Trump for an emergency disaster declaration, but no decision has been made on that request. (Details)

➤ Bristol: An outbuilding was destroyed by fire on Monday, but no injuries were reported. Authorities say homeless people may have been sheltering in the building and that the blaze was incendiary. (More)

➤ Chesapeake: Some Democrats objected that a new Veterans Affairs clinic is scheduled to open next month with only a third of the staff it needs to operate. Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins said it is normal to open a facility in stages and that the clinic would be fully functional by January. (More)

➤ Springfield: Police in Maryland arrested two 16-year-olds and recovered 13 weapons that had been stolen from the Dominion Defense gun store. Authorities are searching for another suspect who may have been involved in the heist. (Details)

➤ Alexandria: The state legislature's newly formed emergency committee to respond to the impacts of federal budget cuts is scheduled to hold its next meeting on April 8 at the recently opened Virginia Tech innovation center. (More)

➤ The Washington Nationals open the 2025 MLB season at home against Philadelphia tomorrow. (Season Preview)

➤ Liberty baseball beat UVA 5-3 in Lynchburg. The Flames are 18-8, while the Cavs are 12-11. (Box Score)

➤ Richmond baseball moved to 21-4 with a 12-4 win on the road at JMU. (Details)

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➤ Home sales across the Commonwealth dropped 9% in February compared to a year earlier, according to Virginia Realtors. Prices increased, with a median sales price of $403,500—up nearly $19,000 from 2024. (Details)

➤ Plenty Unlimited Inc., which opened a vertical strawberry farm in Chesterfield County last fall, declared bankruptcy. The farm will continue to operate during the restructuring. (More)

➤ A New York developer announced plans for a 400-foot tower in Richmond. The structure would combine residential, retail, and office space. (Details)

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➤ The National Park Service is seeking input on whether to designate parts of Virginia near the Great Dismal Swamp as a National Heritage Area. The comment period lasts until May 19. (Details)

➤ The Dome concert venue in Virginia Beach opens in May with a slew of shows on tap, from Chicago to Wynonna Judd. (Schedule)

➤ National Medal of Honor Day yesterday celebrated those who've earned the country's highest military honor, including the Commonwealth's 50 Medal of Honor recipients. More than 400 of these heroes from across the nation are interred at Arlington National Cemetery. (Details)

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