Catholic Vote-Against Campaign: Bishop Michael Burbidge urged Northern Virginia Catholics to vote “No” on Virginia’s Nov. 3 ballot questions 1 and 2, arguing Question 1 would expand abortion access and Question 2 would enshrine a new definition of marriage. Campaign Trail: In Clarke County, candidates for Virginia’s 6th Congressional District and local races met voters at the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber’s “Hob Nob,” with Beth Macy and Rep. Ben Cline trading sharp economic and food-on-the-table critiques. Local Land-Use Fight: Virginia Union University moved to preserve the Richmond Community Hospital building, saying it will amend a special use permit to bar demolition while seeking community input on a health hub and workforce plans. Energy & Grid Policy: A national op-ed argues Virginia should use highway rights-of-way to speed transmission lines for new power demand, calling it an “easy bipartisan win.” AI in Education: A watchdog report says universities, including Virginia State University, are embedding DEI concepts into AI programs—raising concerns about bias and classroom influence. Public Safety/Justice: VMI superintendent Lt. Gen. David Furness marked his first year, while Shenandoah County ordered competency restoration for a suspect in a 2017 knife attack. DMV Access: A new DMV Select office opens Monday in Page County’s Luray government center, expanding services after a prior office closure.