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Virginia closes loophole in invasive plant law and more state headlines

May 21, 2026 | 5:05 am ET
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Virginia closes loophole in invasive plant law and more state headlines
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The state Capitol. (Photo by Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury)

• “Virginia closes loophole in invasive plant law.” — VPM

• “Opioid overdoses have fallen dramatically in Virginia. Medicaid cuts could threaten treatment access.” — WAMU

• “Virginia oyster season expected to stay steady, but economic pressures shift focuses to demand.” — 13newsnow

• “Virginia Democrats demand return of Arlington House materials targeting Robert E. Lee.” — ARLnow

• “Proposed transmission line route named to list of Virginia’s most endangered historic places.” — WVIR