AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPaid Leave Push: A new national push for paid family leave spotlights the gap between having time off and being able to afford it, with Virginia’s recent law cited as part of the trend. Virginia Tech Shake-Up: Gov. Abigail Spanberger removed Virginia Tech Board of Visitors rector John Rocovich, saying his conduct violated ethics rules, and named Dominion Energy executive Edward Baine as replacement. Data Center Fallout: A Washington Post analysis says Virginia’s diesel backup generators tied to data centers are harming public health, while other states move to make data centers pay more for power and energy impacts. Gun Ban Enforcement Fight: Virginia prosecutors are signaling they won’t enforce the incoming assault weapons ban, setting up a major legal and political showdown ahead of July 1. Childcare Costs: Spanberger signed bills aimed at lowering childcare costs for working families and small businesses, but funding questions and implementation details remain a live issue. Unclaimed Money: States are sitting on roughly $100 billion in unclaimed property, and the reporting argues returns to residents are still far too low. Local Grant Support: Virginia’s Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission is backing a new nonprofit to help localities and groups apply for grants.
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