AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGun Control Legal War: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s new “assault weapons” ban is only hours old, but it’s already triggering lawsuits from the NRA and other gun-rights groups, with more challenges expected as the law takes effect July 1. Labor Politics: Spanberger also vetoed a bill that would have expanded collective bargaining for public employees, saying her proposed phase-in and flexibility changes were rejected. Public Safety: Virginia State Police seized nearly $2.5 million in narcotics in one week, while Virginia police released bodycam footage from a May 1 officer-involved shooting. Community & Health: Bon Secours broke ground on a $200 million patient tower at Mary Immaculate Hospital, and VADOC launched a new reentry website to connect justice-impacted Virginians with jobs and support services. Homecoming: Families are preparing for the USS Gerald R. Ford’s return after an 11-month deployment.
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