AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoVirginia Politics & Budget: A new feud is boiling over in Richmond as Sen. L. Louise Lucas calls Gov. Abigail Spanberger “a diva” over data center tax breaks, with Democrats split on whether to study or end the incentives as the June 30 budget deadline looms. Gun Law Confusion: Another flashpoint: lawmakers are trading barbs after a modern semiautomatic “assault weapons” ban passed in Virginia, with critics saying supporters misunderstood what federal law allows. Local Government: Danville City Council meets Tuesday to consider its FY2027 budget, including a personal property tax cut, ending the vehicle license fee, and new casino-revenue and economic development moves. Courts & Contracts: A Virginia radiology group is suing Mary Washington Healthcare, alleging a “retaliatory campaign” after contract negotiations over overnight on-site coverage broke down. Science & Conservation: Virginia Tech researchers helped successfully rear and release hellbender salamanders after stream damage, offering hope for North America’s largest salamanders. Public Safety: The FBI says it disrupted an alleged explosive-drone plot targeting the White House UFC Freedom 250 event, with multiple people in custody.
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