AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoVirginia Politics & Budget: Gov. Abigail Spanberger told lawmakers Virginia’s fiscal year 2026 closed with a $2.1 billion general revenue increase, while warning about fallout from federal shifts and pushing “prudent budgeting” for the next budget cycle. Local Governance & Education: JMU’s Board of Visitors adds five Spanberger-appointed members, including Richmond’s Jessica Killeen and Chesterfield’s Lisa Winn Bryan, with new committee assignments. Public Safety & Tech: Virginia Beach named a new commanding officer at Information Warfare Training Command, as the Navy continues training for information warfare professionals. Business & Jobs: Amentum won a $974M NASA Langley contract for center maintenance, operations and engineering, and BWX Technologies named Suzanne Maddux SVP of operations to scale its nuclear work. Economy & Community: Prince William County is looking to agritourism to bolster its rural economy, while Luray broke ground on a downtown project pairing affordable housing with retail. Data Centers Backlash: A Virginia-focused debate continues as officials and residents question the impacts of data centers on power, water, and local costs.
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