AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFederal surveillance standoff: Congress let a key foreign intelligence tool (FISA Section 702) near-expire after lawmakers rejected a temporary extension tied to Trump’s acting DNI pick, setting up a rare lapse unless a deal is reached. White House UFC fight: A federal judge rejected a late bid by two Virginia residents to stop UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn, clearing the way for the event to proceed. Virginia budget: Virginia House leaders unveiled a roughly $74B budget plan, boosting education and other priorities while keeping a sales tax exemption for data centers. Courts & elections: A North Carolina court ended “never-resident” voting practices that let overseas-born people vote based on a parent’s past residency. Virginia policy & jobs: Gov. Spanberger signed legislation creating a State Internship Coordinator to expand government internship opportunities for more students. Roanoke economy: Austrian skincare and nutrition firm RINGANA announced a Roanoke U.S. headquarters, promising 435 jobs. Food security fight: AG Jay Jones secured a preliminary injunction blocking Trump administration conditions that would restrict access to SNAP/WIC-style aid in Virginia. Local travel alert: VDOT and State Police plan overnight “slow rolls” on I-64 in Henrico for digital sign installation.
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