AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPortsmouth Shooting: A police officer shot and injured a man early Sunday after responding to reports of gunfire near a crowd on George Washington Highway. Virginia State Police are investigating; the man’s condition has not been released. Storm Watch: Isaias weakened as it moved north, but heavy rain and flooding remained possible across the Mid-Atlantic, with flood alerts stretching into southern Virginia. Cost of Living: Virginia Republicans are urging Gov. Abigail Spanberger to call a special session to suspend the state gas tax. Her administration says it is weighing options to ease costs. Energy Bills: Dominion Energy’s proposed $67 billion merger with NextEra drew strong public opposition at a state hearing, while Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi warned it could raise utility bills. Surveillance: Richmond says it will let its Flock camera contract expire, joining other Virginia localities reconsidering the technology. Rural Health: Centra Southside Community Hospital has closed its maternity ward, citing expected Medicaid policy changes amid a broader wave of maternity-service cuts. Chesapeake Bay: Federal grants are sending about $9.6 million to Virginia conservation and restoration projects, part of $39 million awarded across the watershed.
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