AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoVirginia Cannabis Deal: Gov. Abigail Spanberger, Senate Majority Whip Lashrecse Aird and Del. Paul Krizek reached an agreement to create a legal, regulated adult-use retail cannabis market, with sales set to begin July 1, 2027 and the Cannabis Control Authority overseeing licensing, testing and enforcement. Budget & Data Centers: Virginia lawmakers and the governor are still negotiating the budget as they debate whether to keep a costly sales tax exemption for data center equipment, with the fight tied to revenue growth and who should “pay their fair share.” Courts & Consumer Protection: A federal judge in the Eastern District of Virginia ruled that nonparty executives can’t force arbitration against the Commonwealth in a solar consumer-deception case, saying there’s no contract between the parties. Public Safety & Politics: The Senate again failed to advance a war powers resolution to halt U.S. strikes on Iran, falling short 48-47. Local Sports: William Campbell won the Class 1 state softball title, beating Buffalo Gap 10-4.
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