Virginia Energy & Infrastructure: Valley Link released revised route options for its 765-kilovolt, 115-mile transmission line from near Lynchburg toward Culpeper, aiming to cut impacts after thousands of public comments; the State Corporation Commission will pick the final path. Data Centers & Power Demand: Appalachian Power is holding a public open house on grid upgrades tied to a planned Google data center in Daleville, with the utility saying the company is paying for transmission and substation work. Workplace Rules: Virginia’s new workplace laws start July 1, including pay transparency in job ads, expanded anti-discrimination coverage for smaller employers, longer complaint deadlines, and limits on noncompetes for laid-off workers. Healthcare & Jobs: Centra (Lynchburg-based) plans to lay off 90 employees as part of restructuring amid reimbursement and demographic pressures. Business & Growth: CoStar and Tourism Economics lifted their 2026 U.S. hotel growth outlook, citing stronger demand and improved RevPAR trends. Local Business Hiring: Valkyrie Enterprises will host a June 3 hiring event on Virginia’s Eastern Shore for technical and professional roles. Public Health: FDA approved Xocova (ensitrelvir), the first oral COVID-19 postexposure prevention option for eligible adults and adolescents. Corporate/Legal Watch: A federal jury convicted stock analyst Andrew Left in a securities fraud scheme tied to $21 million in alleged illicit profits.