AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoVirginia Budget & Data Centers: Virginia Democrats struck a deal to tax data centers’ power use, ending a monthslong budget standoff and keeping sales tax exemptions intact—while rerouting nearly half of RGGI revenues into ratepayer rebates. Statehouse: The House and Senate are set to vote on Virginia’s next two-year budget as drought conditions worsen statewide. Drought & Water Rules: Virginia officials say data centers face the same water restrictions as other customers during extreme drought, with DEQ permits and local limits driving enforcement. Local Schools: A targeted local sales tax has raised $119M for school construction so far, and lawmakers are pushing to expand the tool statewide. Elections (Montgomery Sheriff): Interim Montgomery County Sheriff Robert Page won the GOP firehouse primary and will face Democrats in the Aug. 4 primary. Elections (5th District): Rep. John McGuire heads into reelection amid a Democratic push to flip Virginia’s 5th District after the redistricting amendment was struck down in court. Public Health: The CDC reports 2,104 measles cases across 41 jurisdictions in 2026, with the U.S. elimination status under its biggest threat since 2000.
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