AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoJustice Department Retreat: Acting AG Todd Blanche says the Trump administration is scrapping the $1.8B “anti-weaponization” compensation fund, ending a fight over payouts tied to Jan. 6 and court pauses. Virginia Corrections Oversight: A new look at Virginia’s autopsy requirement after in-custody deaths finds the OCME completes autopsies less than half the time. Education & Families: Virginia’s paid family and medical leave law clears a major hurdle, but implementation starts in 2028. School Cellphone Pushback: A growing number of states are moving toward cellphone bans in schools, with fresh debate over whether they help learning. Data Center Backlash: Northern Virginia’s data-center buildout keeps colliding with local fights, including a major Loudoun power-line project. AUKUS Update: Australia’s AUKUS plan faces scrutiny after a shift to receiving three second-hand Virginia-class submarines. Public Health Watch: Reports warn federal cuts could slash CDC wastewater monitoring just as a new COVID variant spreads. Virginia Budget Deadline: Education leaders say K-12 funding talks hinge on unresolved budget decisions, including how to treat data-center tax breaks.
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