AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoElection Watch: Early voting is in its final stretch, with millions of dollars flowing into Virginia’s closely contested congressional races. Voters will also decide constitutional amendments on abortion and same-sex marriage, while Arlington County is suing to keep armed federal agents away from polling places. Energy and Data Centers: Virginia regulators’ staff recommended rejecting Dominion Energy’s proposed merger with NextEra, and Gov. Abigail Spanberger is demanding a six-year rate freeze if it proceeds. Community resistance to data centers is growing: Amazon dropped its planned $427 million Ashburn campus project, Suffolk approved a temporary moratorium, and Botetourt County residents rallied against a proposed facility. Health Care: A new state coalition is preparing outreach and help for Virginians facing federal health-care and food-assistance cuts; about 300,000 residents could lose Medicaid next year. Public Health: A multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to raw Virginia oysters has sickened 27 people, with five hospitalized. Political Scrutiny: An FBI raid involving state Sen. Louise Lucas has prompted questions about the corruption investigation and phone surveillance.
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