Northern Virginia Tax Pressure: Sun Gazette editorials warn homeowners in Fairfax and Arlington could face higher tax bills as property assessments rise and bargaining costs land on residents. Data Center Debate: A guest column argues Virginia has “data center problems” beyond profits—sprawl, water use, noise, and diesel generator air permits—while another opinion says Virginia’s data center energy efficiency is a “revelation,” keeping the fight over growth and impacts front and center. Tech in Schools: Chesterfield County Public Schools is scaling back classroom screen time after parent pressure, delaying Chromebook access until the third week and limiting use to about 20 minutes for assessments. AI in Virginia Tech: Virginia Tech rolls out HokieAI, a university platform offering metered access to vetted AI models with privacy protections for student data. Public Safety Tech: Texas blocks state funding for Flock Safety license-plate reader systems over privacy concerns, a move likely to resonate in Virginia as camera networks expand. Health Care Spending (Medicaid): Local billing snapshots show rising Medicaid categories in multiple Virginia localities, including higher Fredericksburg pathology/lab claims and steep jumps in temporary-code and durable medical equipment spending in places like Williamsburg and Midlothian. Local Crime: A Woodbridge man is dead and a family member faces murder charges after a Sunday stabbing. Wildfire Update: The Hawk Fire is 98% contained, with crews focusing on perimeter security and repair work. Sports: Week 2 high school football matchups highlight a loaded regional slate.