AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoElection Watch: A new CNU poll puts Democrat Elaine Luria three points ahead of Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans in Virginia’s 2nd District, as ballots go out for November races. College Access: A federal judge upheld Virginia’s law allowing some undocumented students who meet residency and tax requirements to pay in-state tuition; the Justice Department’s challenge may continue. Energy & Growth: Researchers from William & Mary, VCU and UVA are gathering to discuss how Virginia could help advance nuclear fusion. Meanwhile, data-center expansion and utility costs are fueling debate over the Dominion-NextEra merger and whether data centers should cover their own costs. Higher Education: Virginia Tech named Kansas State president Richard Linton as its next leader. A new national survey from Arlington-based Hanover Research finds 36% of prospective college students worry about affordability, while interest in associate degrees is rising. Health & Safety: UVA reported 32 rapes and 35 aggravated assaults on campus in 2025, up from 19 and 27 the year before. State health officials are urging Virginians to get flu and other seasonal vaccines.
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