9/17/26 - Virginia makes major changes related to felon voting rights ahead of November’s election

State lawmakers order new data reporting about VMSDEP program  Powhite Parkway Extension’s first phase underway in western Chesterfield  ICYMI: Virginia shrinks list of disenfranchising crimes, complying with federal ruling    Other links:  ‘We mess up, we fess up’: Richmond officials acknowledge summer of problems with DPU bills (The Richmonder)   Ballots in the mail: Local registrars didn't wait on high court decision (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*   Spanberger declares state of emergency as drought strains Virginia farmers (Virginia Mercury)   Richmond expands red light camera program in the city (WTVR)  Sweet Briar land sale will return remainder of Bear Mountain to Monacan Nation (Cardinal News)  *This outlet uses a paywall.  Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism.