NOVA Defenders

09/04/2026

A Commonwealth law requiring a registered nurse in every public school? Not yet but it may be coming.
NOVA Defenders
703.273.6431

Legislators and experts are exploring updating the state’s Standards of Quality, the school funding baseline requirements for the state and local governments, to include mandatory full-time licensed nurse positions.

09/02/2026

Driving near Leesburg? You may want to slow down.
NOVA Defenders
703.273.6431

School is officially in session across the DMV, and now police have a stern reminder for the communiter: Stop speeding in school zones!

08/28/2026

A new Worker Protection Civil Enforcement Team is being formed to hold employers accountable when they violate State Labor Laws. Read on for details.
NOVA Defenders
703.273.6431

08/26/2026

A federal judge ruled against the Trump administration’s pause on issuing visas to immigrants from 75 countries. Here's what that means:
NOVA Defenders
703.273.6431

A federal judge ruled against the Trump administration’s pause on issuing visas to immigrants from 75 countries on Friday.  In a 61-page decision, U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas found th…

08/24/2026

Virginia's battle for social media under-16s' online time restrictions apparently isn't over. What are parents' responsibilities? Read on for details.
NOVA Defenders
703.273.6431

Virginia's social media law "dramatically restricts minors' access to 'social media platforms,' curtailing their ability to engage in core First Amendment activities on many websites," NetChoice tells a federal appeals court.

08/22/2026

A new regulation limiting the amount of THC allowed in h**p products will stay in place, says a Roanoke federal judge. Read on for details.
NOVA Defenders
703.273.6431

08/18/2026

Driving on I-64 Thursday or Friday? If so, read on.

NOVA Defenders
703.273.6431

The marketing-minded folks with the Virginia State Police chose a dumb name for their summertime traffic enforcement push.

08/12/2026

https://sportsmensalliance.org/news/scotus-update-gun-ban-lawsuits-paused-nationwide/

An independent investigation confirms WDFW Commissioner Melanie Rowland withheld records. Read SAF’s demands to Governor Ferguson.

08/11/2026

Driving on I-81 soon? You may want to read the details below.
NOVA Defenders
703.273.6431

Thousands of speeders through an I-81 work zone near Roanoke this summer have been caught by roadside cameras. Here's what to know about the system and how it differs from

08/05/2026

Hoping to take advantage of Virginia's tax holiday law? You may want to read what's 'allowed' before rushing to your local retailer.
NOVA Defenders
703.273.6431

School supplies, clothes, emergency preparedness and energy-efficient items are included in the exemptions.