Article

Virginia's 2023 broadband legislation, aimed at facilitating deployment through railroad crossings, faces legal challenges following a state Supreme Court ruling against the use of eminent domain by internet providers. Despite this setback, bipartisan support is growing for the Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act to streamline deployment. Additionally, Project VITAL has launched initiatives to promote biotech innovation in Region 2, while remediation efforts continue at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant after toxic chemical releases during Hurricane Helene.