AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoImmigration & Work Rules: The Trump administration is weighing a $100,000 fee tied to Optional Practical Training, a move critics say would block international students from working after graduation and undercut U.S. tech talent pipelines. Virginia Politics & Housing: Falls Church residents are pressing for more transparency on a major affordable housing plan, saying document changes haven’t been clearly explained. Virginia Environment Policy: Virginia is asking the public how to add environmental justice to the permitting process, with DEQ guidance expected by year’s end. Data Centers in the Spotlight: A Virginia state senator is calling for an immediate moratorium on data center approvals while the state decides what rules should govern them. Business in Richmond: Capital Square launched a $42.95 million tax-advantaged deal for a 255-unit apartment community in Midlothian. Defense & Tech: The U.S. Navy released a draft prototype for a modular missile architecture aimed at future air defense interceptors, including potential use in Virginia-class submarines.
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