AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoVoting Rights: Virginia’s ballot question would make voting a fundamental right, automatically restore voting rights after release from prison and add safeguards before courts can remove voting rights from people under guardianship. Disability advocates say that last provision could correct past injustices. Utility Costs: Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears warned that the Dominion-NextEra merger could raise bills as data-center demand grows. Gov. Abigail Spanberger has announced $67 million for home energy-efficiency projects and is weighing affordability measures after Republicans urged a special session to suspend the gas tax. Surveillance: Richmond Mayor Danny Avula says the city will let its Flock license-plate camera contract expire, following Henrico County’s decision to drop the system amid privacy concerns. Rural Health Care: Medicaid funding changes are adding pressure to maternity services. Centra Southside Community Hospital has closed its maternity ward, raising concerns about access to care in rural communities.
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