Virginia Votes, Lawsuits, and Environmental Shifts | Roanoke News

Virginia lawmakers have voted to keep state elections in odd-numbered years, rejecting a push to align them with federal races. Meanwhile, Virginia’s anti-SLAPP law is proving effective, shielding a teacher and parent from baseless lawsuits. In Northern Virginia, communities are banning gas-powered leaf blowers to cut noise and pollution, while experts warn that droughts can spike PFAS levels in drinking water—adding another layer of complexity to public health concerns. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bf6a7e97a1f45381