AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEducation Policy: Gov. Abigail Spanberger says Virginia will not join a federal school-voucher program this year, arguing it would not benefit public-school students. The Youngkin administration had begun the process but never completed enrollment. State Finances: Virginia’s revenue ran $394 million above forecast through October, giving lawmakers a stronger-than-expected fiscal picture. Energy and Data Centers: Opposition is mounting to Dominion Energy’s proposed merger with NextEra, with a school board and five Virginia members of Congress urging regulators to block it. Spanberger and Democrats are also proposing data-center limits for 2027 amid growing local concerns about energy use and development. Virginia Politics: Elaine Luria is headed back to Congress after defeating Rep. Jen Kiggans, while longtime state power broker Sen. Louise Lucas faces criminal allegations ahead of the next legislative session. Infrastructure: Sensors on recycled sections of I-64 near Williamsburg found low strain and deflection after five years of highway traffic, offering encouraging results for pavement-reuse methods.
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