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10/16/2026

DMV will NEVER send text messages or emails about your fines or suspensions, or request that you share financial details by text or email. They maintain a site where you can ask questions or raise concerns. See below for direct contact with them.
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Use the form below for questions or concerns about your record, online transactions and more. This form is monitored Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

10/14/2026

Wondering about the flap over flock cameras? You aren't alone. How intrusive are they really?
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10/12/2026

No permit tax and no inforcement says the Justice Department. Enforcement policy changes coming down the pike. Read on for details.
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The Justice Department said Friday it will no longer enforce rules requiring registration of silencers and some guns. (Photo: AP)

10/07/2026

ICE agreements with VA Police Departments: An in-depth look.
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ICE is not going away. 287(g) agreements are not, either. Understanding and using them effectively must be a priority.

10/05/2026

Commuting from Maryland with an out-of-state license plate? The law changed effective Oct. 1st. You may want to take note.
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If you live in Maryland and you car isn't registered, you should know about changes made to the state's license plate laws, which go into effect on October 1.

10/02/2026

New Labor Laws on Paid Leave, Wages, and Pay Transparency. Coming down the pike in the Commonwealth.
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Triple damages, salary history bans, and a mandatory paid leave program – all in one session

09/30/2026

One man's take on VA 'Right to Retrieve' game laws.
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Letter writers discuss Virginia right to retrieve laws, Fort Monroe redesign and Virginia Beach meals tax.

09/28/2026

Oct. 1 is more than another turn of the calendar for Virginia residents who receive food assistance, depend on housing vouchers, are applying for college financial aid, receive care from Medicare-funded providers, or are veterans. Read on for details.
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The changes will affect programs including FAFSA, Medicare, SNAP and more.

09/24/2026

The law allows the state to sue when fi***rm retailers sell products to customers who pose a “substantial risk of using a fi***rm to harm themselves or someone else.
Sounds like quite a bit more than background checks.
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Virginia gun stores say they are struggling to get guidance on changing gun laws in the state as new "fi***rms accountability unit" is established.

09/22/2026

Eligible Virginians can now petition to seal most misdemeanor convictions, deferred dismissals, and certain felony convictions. Read on for details.
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Virginia's Clean Slate Act entered implementation on July 1, 2026. Learn what changed, who is eligible for record sealing, key implementation dates, and what the law means for Virginians.