The Diamond District development is facing a new lawsuit from a former partner in the venture; Henrico County has proposed a new fiscal year budget focused on improving water service after a failure in early January; and Richmond has unveiled a new Business Portal to register businesses and renew existing licenses.

In an executive order, which was signed Thursday, Youngkin asks for law enforcement to identify people currently incarcerated in Virginia jails and prisons who are flagged for potential deportation. 

State Sen. Stella Pekarsky (D–Fairfax) carried SB 1212 this session, which would require companies to disclose any hidden fees before consumers pay. 

Plus: Former Del. Dave LaRock has filed to run for governor — potentially setting up a GOP primary against Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. 

In the podcast: Richmond DPU hires permanent director and former Del. Dave LaRock files to run for governor. 

A federal judge rules a lawsuit filed by the ACLU against Liberty University can move forward; Virginia’s wine spotlighted in Governor’s Cup competition; and other stories. 

In the podcast: VCU Health to resume some gender-affirming care for people 19 years old and younger; a federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit filed by the ACLU against Liberty University can move forward. 

Plus: RHHD expands its PrEP program; Charlottesville remembers a former mayor; and other stories

Those same lawmakers also duke it out in an oyster eating contest. Hear more from VPM News' Jahd Khalil and Patrick Larsen.

Plans were unveiled for a new city government building; Developer DC Blox is moving forward with plans for a data center in Henrico County; The Magnolia Green project in Chesterfield is looking to expand; and a new cafe and wine lounge opened in Carytown.

State budget negotiators are proposing state employee bonuses, keeping skill games illegal and using an optional local tax to fund school construction. 

Plus: Redevelopment plans in a Charlottesville neighborhood might include a new market.

Plus: News from Albemarle County, including State Sen. Creigh Deeds on Monday’s Crozet shooting; UVA’s Board of Visitors to meet Friday to talk gender-affirming care for minors; and other stories.

Lawmakers have proposed additional money, reporting requirements for Virginia’s tuition waiver program for families of killed or injured veterans. 

Plus: A congressman from Virginia is co-sponsoring a bill to terminate the U.S. Department of Education, a bill outlawing lying to minors during interrogations passed the General Assembly — and other Central Virginia news. 

In the podcast: A bill outlawing lying to minors in interrogations passes state Senate; ACRJ begins $49M renovation.