Title IX Overhaul: The Trump administration formally rescinded the Biden-era Title IX rule extending protections for LGBTQ students, stopping short of defining “sex” as tied to sex at birth, with a future amendment expected. DMV Reform Wins: Virginia DMV wait times have plunged to record lows—down to about 8.3 minutes in 2026 from roughly 37 minutes in 2019—after lawmakers pushed performance reviews and the agency streamlined services. Dominion Merger Fight: Arlington and Alexandria say they’ll coordinate legal action to intervene in NextEra’s proposed $67 billion Dominion Energy merger, aiming to protect Virginia customers’ rates and reliability. JMU Stadium Plans: New documents show James Madison’s push to expand Bridgeforth Stadium and accelerate campus housing, including a target of about 3,000 additional beds by fall 2029. Road Work Ahead: VDOT will begin a long-term traffic shift on I-85 over the Roanoke River starting Oct. 2, closing a southbound lane through late fall 2028. Local Governance: Hillsville approved a new minimum 1,200-square-foot heated living area requirement for new homes. Health Alert: A regional nonprofit launched a radon awareness push across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, urging home testing to prevent lung cancer. Sports Spotlight: Virginia Tech’s Jeffrey Overton Jr. was named ACC Running Back of the Week after a 209-yard, 21-14 win over Boston College.