AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEnergy Costs & Dominion-NextEra: Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi kicked off a Richmond listening tour focused on transparency and whether the proposed Dominion Energy–NextEra merger will drive up bills, calling rising costs her “top-line concern” as ratepayers push back. Labor & Enforcement: Attorney General Jay Jones announced a new Worker Protection Unit to pursue wage theft, retaliation, and employee misclassification through civil enforcement and litigation. Public Health: Virginia health leaders are tracking a small uptick in rabies cases around Richmond, including Henrico’s ninth case of 2026 and additional animal cases. Higher Ed/Health Care: U.Va. Health became the first Virginia institution to use a temporary heart pump (Impella) in a pediatric patient. Sports/Politics Crossover: Virginia Tech coach James Franklin blasted a penalty after a high-fiving celebration involving the Corps of Cadets, calling it “un-American,” as the Hokies opened his era with a 73-3 win over VMI. Local Governance: Madison County leaders say staffing is stretched while facing major responsibilities, including health department repairs and data center policy, with discussion of creating a county manager role. Courts/Business: A federal copyright lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of Virginia targets dancehall artist Masicka over claims of song authorship.
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