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The Virginia Supreme Court upheld the decision to deny a toll increase for the Dulles Greenway, citing that the proposed hike was unreasonable and not beneficial to drivers, aligning with local government and public interest concerns.
Virginia's Supreme Court has revived a lawsuit by a teacher who was fired for refusing to use the pronouns of a transgender student, claiming it violated his religious liberties and free-speech rights. The 4-3 decision overturns a lower court ruling and sends the case back for trial. The Alliance Defending Freedom, representing the teacher, hailed the ruling as a "sweeping victory" for free speech and religious rights, while critics argue it gives teachers a right to discriminate. The ruling has drawn attention for pitting transgender rights against religious freedom, and dissenting justices expressed concern about the broadness of the decision.