Virginia Politics: State Sen. L. Louise Lucas escalated her feud with Gov. Abigail Spanberger, unveiling a new nickname—“a diva”—as the two sides clash over data center tax breaks that cost the state about $1.6 billion in lost revenue. State Budget Showdown: With a June 30 deadline looming, Democrats risk a shutdown as lawmakers debate whether to preserve or reassess incentives tied to data centers. Gun Law Confusion: Democrats in Virginia are facing backlash after Sen. Saddam Salim appeared to misunderstand how the new semiautomatic “assault weapons” ban works, raising questions about enforcement and out-of-state purchases. Environment & Health: A Virginia company that sterilizes medical equipment released nearly 600 pounds of ethylene oxide after a faulty valve, and DEQ is taking public comment on the consent order. Local Government: Danville City Council meets to consider its FY2027 budget, including lowering personal property taxes and eliminating a vehicle license fee. Public Safety: Virginia State Police issued a Senior Alert for an 83-year-old Harrisonburg-area man with cognitive impairment who was last seen June 15 and later spotted driving through Wythe County. Cancer Research: A portable device called Optune Pax won FDA approval for locally advanced pancreatic cancer, adding a new treatment option after decades.