AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoElection Watch: Early voting is picking up across Virginia ahead of Nov. 3, when voters will decide three constitutional amendments on reproductive freedom, same-sex marriage and voting rights. Legal challenges target the marriage amendment and, separately, the reproductive-rights measure, which is set for a Nov. 13 hearing. Roads & Transit: Facing a $1.7 billion highway-maintenance gap, the state is weighing a plan to shift money from construction to repairs. It would add $239 million a year for pavement work but cut Smart Scale grants by about 25%, potentially affecting local safety and transit projects. Schools: Virginia lawmakers have approved a plan to begin a two-year overhaul of K-12 school funding, as districts press for more state support. Data Centers: Opposition is growing, with a town council approving a ban and voters raising concerns about energy costs, water use and local control. State Government: Democratic state Sen. Louise Lucas says she won’t resign after federal charges in an alleged marijuana-trafficking and corruption scheme. Rural Recovery: Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced $52 million for Hurricane Helene recovery and rural communities.
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