AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoGun Laws: A Virginia judge in Lancaster County issued a preliminary injunction blocking the state’s new assault-weapons law from taking effect July 1, setting up an appeal as Attorney General Jay Jones argues the ban is meant to reduce gun violence. Child Care: Virginia lawmakers approved a budget change that will eliminate waitlists for the Child Care Subsidy Program, adding thousands of new slots and aiming to clear remaining families from the list. Higher Ed: Virginia and Ohio higher-education leaders announced a push for a three-year bachelor’s degree model, targeting 90-credit programs by spring 2028. Energy & Cost Relief: A budget amendment would return 45% of Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative funds to ratepayers, small businesses, and churches, with utilities like Dominion expected to be most affected. Historic Recognition: Mary N. Smith High School in Accomack County was added to the Virginia Landmarks Register, honoring a key site in the history of Black education on the Eastern Shore. Public Safety Pipeline: Rockbridge County is building an EMS and firefighting recruitment path through high school training to address staffing shortages. Travel for VA250: VDOT is lifting many lane closures around July 4 to help travelers reach America’s 250th anniversary events.
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