AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPay Transparency in Virginia: A new Virginia law requiring employers to post good-faith salary ranges and banning salary-history questions took effect July 1, joining a growing list of states pushing more open hiring pay practices. Virginia Courts & Health Costs: A federal judge dismissed a Charlottesville whistleblower lawsuit against Sentara that alleged monopoly power inflated ACA premiums, ruling courts can’t second-guess rates approved by the state Bureau of Insurance. Election Watch (Aug. 4): With Virginia’s primary Tuesday, Aug. 4, coverage highlights the scramble after the redistricting referendum was struck down, plus reminders that early voting ends Saturday. Workforce Shortage: Virginia’s dental hygiene pipeline gets a boost in the new budget, with added funding for community college programs aimed at easing a statewide hygienist shortage. National/Defense: The Pentagon is stepping back from leading NATO’s Ukraine weapons and training coordination, shifting command of SAG-U to another NATO member while keeping a reduced U.S. role. Tech & Media: NPR reports Truth Social is offering paid “early access” to Trump posts via a new “Truth API,” raising ethical and legal concerns.
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