Data Centers & Power Costs: Virginia regulators are weighing proposals that could make data centers pay more for transmission and grid strain, as advocates warn the buildout could drive big rate hikes for everyone else. Public Safety Tech: The U.S. Army tested counter-drone systems at Fort A.P. Hill, with Virginia playing host to industry trials aimed at faster, non-kinetic drone defeat. Local Parks & Land Deals: Richmond cleared a major hurdle for Mayo Island Park by securing the final parcel, with plans to repurpose an old building and open the park in October. FCC Ethics Scrutiny: A ProPublica report says FCC officials accepted pricey gifts tied to Paramount while the company sought approval for billion-dollar deals, raising conflict-of-interest questions. Food Assistance Pressure: SNAP enrollment in Virginia fell by more than 100,000, and pantries say federal cuts are squeezing already-stretched budgets. Education Updates: Calvert County school administrators are getting new assignments, including new principals and a leadership change in special education. Connectivity Milestone: Glo Fiber hit 100,000 customers, marking continued fiber expansion in Virginia. Reproductive Rights Court Fight: A judge dismissed a challenge to Virginia’s reproductive rights constitutional amendment, clearing the way for the November vote. Sports & Draft News: Cal baseball added three more players to its 2026 MLB draft haul, including pitcher Gavin Eddy.