AGP Executive Report
Last update: a minute agoTeacher Pay Gap: Virginia teachers get a 3.5% raise, but the Commonwealth still trails the national average—another sign pay hasn’t fully bounced back after the pandemic. JMU Board Appointments: Gov. Abigail Spanberger named five new members to James Madison University’s Board of Visitors, adding expertise in education, law, healthcare, and public policy. Data Centers & Costs: Spanberger highlighted a $2.1 billion general revenue jump and warned about fallout from federal shifts, while new proposals tied to data-center energy charges keep the debate hot. Wildlife & Outdoor Fees: Virginia’s Board of Wildlife Resources is set to consider higher hunting, fishing, and trapping fees—potentially the first increase in 14 years. Public Safety Tech: Scrutiny of Flock-style automated license plate readers continues, with privacy and misuse concerns driving local pushback. Health Recall: FDA classified a Publix frozen berry recall as Class I over possible E. coli O145 contamination, including distribution to Virginia stores. Community Development: Luray broke ground on a mixed-use affordable housing project pairing workforce homes with retail and coworking space in downtown.
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