AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoVirginia Politics & Policy: Virginia Catholic bishops are coordinating a push in churches next month to urge voters to reject two constitutional amendments on the fall ballot—one on abortion and one on marriage—culminating in a Sept. 15 holy hour in Arlington. Courts & Public Safety: Halifax County’s Commonwealth rested its case in the Russell Wayne Layne murder trial, with testimony focused on the 2017 death of his wife and the investigation that followed. Energy & Foreign Affairs: Democrats criticized President Trump’s announcement of a deal giving the U.S. majority control tied to Venezuelan oil, arguing it’s not a win and could put service members at risk. Education & Community: Virginia State University formalized a landmark partnership with Ghana’s KNUST, setting up exchanges and collaborative research. Local Fraud Watch: BBB Scam Tracker data shows Smithfield among Virginia cities with multiple scam reports in July, with online purchase scams driving reported losses. Tech & Privacy: A report highlights how hard it is to track the total number of U.S. automated license plate cameras, as companies don’t publish deployment details. Sports: UVA opened its season with a 34-8 win over NC State, with the defense setting the tone.
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