Government Spanberger presses Congress for AI guardrails as states forge ahead The governor says the evolving technology needs federal oversight even as Virginia launches an AI task force and pursues new data center rules. Click here to read more , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury September 23, 2026
Government An inside look at Henrico Police’s new social media monitoring technology Click here to read more , and Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter September 20, 2026
Seniors Savvy Senior: How to use AI safely and protect yourself from scams Click here to read more , and Jim Miller, Special to the Citizen June 16, 2026
Business Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy agree to combine utility companies. What that means for Metro Richmond. Click here to read more , and WTVR CBS 6 May 18, 2026
General Assembly 2026 Va. lawmakers propose guardrails for artificial intelligence use in education As Virginia schools adopt AI and students spend more time on screens, state lawmakers question the technology’s impact on students’ safety, critical thinking and learning skills Click here to read more , and Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury March 2, 2026
General Assembly 2026 Bill to bolster school AI safety education advances to Virginia Senate , and Kacy Lee, Capital News Service February 13, 2026
Community AI is improving mail service in Virginia, Postal Service says , and WTVR CBS 6 December 10, 2025
Government Virginia lawmakers weigh risks and rewards of AI chatbots , and Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury August 20, 2025
Education Virginia teachers learn AI tools and ethics at largest statewide workshop , and WTVR CBS 6 July 24, 2025
Transportation VDOT bets on AI to cut costs and keep Virginia roads smooth , and Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury March 7, 2025
General Assembly 2025 These bills would regulate high-risk artificial intelligence use in Virginia , and Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury January 13, 2025
Government Youngkin establishes AI task force for Virginia , and Citizen Staff Reports October 20, 2024