AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoVirginia Budget Update: Gov. Abigail Spanberger says the General Assembly accepted her amendments, finalizing Virginia’s 2026-2028 budget with new education investments, teacher raises, and housing and energy affordability measures, plus a push to ensure data centers “pay their fair share.” New Virginia Laws (July 1): A roundup of laws taking effect Wednesday includes an assault-weapons sale ban facing legal fights, plus new rules on local cooperation with ICE. Medicaid Work Requirements Lawsuit: Democratic-led states and D.C. sued the Trump administration over Medicaid work requirements, arguing the “medically frail” exemption is too narrow for ill and disabled people. Public Health—PrEP Protections: Virginia’s new law bars life and disability insurers from denying or charging more for people taking PrEP to prevent HIV. Health Research: Children’s National reported early results from a first-in-human T-cell therapy trial for aggressive pediatric brain tumors, showing promising long-term survival. Local Community Support: Virginia Credit Union donated $20,000 to the Virginia Association of First Responders for statewide training, including a first responder symposium in Blacksburg. AI & Energy: A new report highlights how extreme weather is stressing data centers, raising downtime and insurance concerns as AI demand surges.
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