AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFederal Charges: State Sen. L. Louise Lucas, one of Virginia’s most powerful Democrats, was indicted with six others on charges tied to an alleged marijuana trafficking, bribery and money-laundering enterprise. Prosecutors say the scheme generated $4.5 million; Lucas calls the case politically motivated and says she will not be intimidated. Public Health: Virginia oysters from the Little Wicomico River have been linked to a Salmonella outbreak sickening 27 people in 12 states. Recalled oysters prompted an emergency river closure. Schools: Richmond Public Schools remained offline as cybersecurity experts investigated an incident that disrupted internet, email and other systems. Energy: Gov. Abigail Spanberger says a proposed Dominion Energy–NextEra merger must include a six-year rate freeze; state regulators and other Virginia leaders have raised concerns about the deal. Election Watch: We Are CASA plans to send volunteers to polling places in Virginia and two other states on Nov. 3 to document barriers such as misinformation, language access and voters being improperly turned away.
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