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Notable New State Laws Effective July 1, 2026

• New state laws went into effect July 1.
• The new laws apply to transportation safety, loud mufflers, housing, tenant/landlord agreements and more.

3 Things to Know Today

1. Sounds of Summer: Local Concerts in Fairfax County

2. New Directors Join Fairfax County Park Foundation Board

3. Man Arrested for 2014 Felony Hit and Run in Reston 

⭐Fairfax Forward: Youth in Foster Care Level Up their Future at Education Expo

Fairfax Forward: Highlighting Achievements, Success and Innovation

The county’s Fostering Futures Team recently hosted an Education Expo, which was the first of its kind for the county, developed after identifying a gap for opportunities for youth in foster care to learn about education, job training and vocational careers. Fostering Futures supports older youth and young adults in foster care (ages 14-25 years old). 

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