Ian remnants to arrive in Virginia today and more state headlines

The state Capitol. (Ned Oliver/ Virginia Mercury)

• The rain from what’s left of Hurricane Ian will arrive in Virginia today. Forecasters say the storm could also bring some flooding and strong winds.—Cardinal News, Virginian-Pilot, Washington Post

• Gov. Glenn Youngkin seemed to commit to serving his full four-year term in an appearance on CNBC, but his office clarified that’s not what he meant.—Richmond Times-Dispatch

• Republican Del. Marie March is feuding with Pulaski County officials over zoning rules for a barn she’s using as an event venue.—Cardinal News

• The U.S. House of Representatives appears unlikely to take up a proposed ban on stock trading by members before the midterms. “It seems like it’s been a punt, after punt, after punt,” said Rep. Abigail Spanberger, who’s championed a ban.—Business Insider

• Richmond is moving closer to removing its last remaining Confederate monument. It’s a more delicate task, one now in the hands of a judge because it’s also the burial site for general A.P. Hill.—Richmond Times-Dispatch

• A Winchester judge temporarily blocked portions of a gun ordinance banning firearms in public parks, and at permitted public events, a decision gun-rights groups applauded as a step toward “fully dismantling this law.”—Winchester Star

• Federal officials released a project scoring system that could determine whether the new FBI headquarters is built in Virginia or Maryland.—WTOP

• A pilot program meant to reduce evictions in Virginia showed promising results, according to VCU researchers.—VPM

• George Mason University is offsetting a tuition increase with credits for in-state undergraduates as Youngkin pushes to keep college costs level.—Washington Post

• A Woodstock man won the giant pumpkin competition at the Virginia State Fair with a 756-pounder.—Northern Virginia Daily

by Staff Report, Virginia Mercury

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