Public Safety Fundraiser: The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is hosting the 4th Annual “Battle of the Badges” softball tournament Saturday, July 25, in Abingdon, with free admission and proceeds benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Immigration & Health Care: A Richmond-area family doctor says immigration enforcement fears are driving missed appointments and cancellations, echoing a national survey where nearly three quarters of clinicians report negative impacts on patients or practices. AI Policy in Virginia: Sen. Mark Warner unveiled a new legislative framework for responsible AI, aiming to set rules for infrastructure, competition and worker impacts as data centers strain local power systems. Dominion-NextEra Merger: Virginia lawmakers are urging Gov. Spanberger to call a special session so the State Corporation Commission gets more time to review Dominion Energy’s proposed merger with NextEra. Local Data Center Pressure: Chesapeake City Council voted to pause data center land-use recommendations for eight months while it works on an ordinance to tighten approvals. Population Update: UVA projects Virginia’s growth will continue but slow, reaching about 9.5 million by 2050.