AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMissing Persons: Supporters gathered in Manassas Park, wearing red, to mark two years since Mamta Kafle Bhatt disappeared; prosecutors say surveillance showed her husband buying items including knives and gloves, and investigators are still working without a body found. Health Care: Sentara says contract talks with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield stalled, warning some commercial, Medicare and Medicaid agreements could expire if no deal is reached, though coverage for members is expected to continue for now. Virginia Elections: Early voting ends Saturday ahead of Virginia’s Aug. 4 primary; voters can check polling locations and use provisional ballots if needed. Local Politics: Magnolia’s mayoral race has three candidates filed so far—Jeffrey Cheatham, James Jefferson Jr., and Kelli B. Souter—with petitions due Aug. 5. Public Safety/Drugs: On Virginia’s Eastern Shore, 7-OH (hydroxymitragynine) is being sold over the counter until Aug. 5, when it becomes a Schedule I drug, raising concerns about addiction and underage access. Business/Innovation: Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced $2.4 million in non-dilutive grants for Virginia life sciences startups via Virginia Catalyst, backing biomedical innovation. Tech & Infrastructure: Virginia Mobile ID expanded statewide to Southwest Virginia, letting users verify identity or age via QR scan at participating locations.
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