Roanoke Sensor Scandal: "Colossal Failure," Data Center Fight, Housing Bill Blocked | Roanoke Valley's Morning News – June 25, 2026
Roanoke Valley lawmakers David Suetterlein and Joe McNamara are calling the city's unauthorized Flock Raven audio sensor installations “a colossal administrative failure” and a serious constitutional issue, urging local governments to fully reconsider these automated listening networks.State Senator Tanika Roem plans to push legislation eliminating Virginia's data center tax breaks when the General Assembly reconvenes. The bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act passed Congress with veto-proof margins, but President Trump blocked the signing ceremony — Senator Tim Kaine responds. Kaine also achieved a…
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