AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBridge & Infrastructure: Bridgeport officials say the Virginia Avenue Bridge replacement will mean a full closure starting next spring, with a hoped-for 90-day turnaround using more pre-cast materials. Higher Ed Accountability: Virginia’s state budget extends funding for the commission studying how colleges displaced Black communities, giving it two more years to expand its work. Public Safety & Weather: The National Weather Service is hiring after staffing cuts, as severe weather and hurricane season approach; meanwhile, more than 800,000 customers across the region are still dealing with outages after storms. State Government: Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced new appointments to Virginia boards and commissions, including Eastern Shore members to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel Commission. Local Education: Two Central Virginia school districts are exiting Head Start as state preschool funding grows. Courts & Justice: Public Defender Charlie Cofer received a top criminal defense award from the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Gun Policy: The DOJ is suing Virginia over assault weapons restrictions, setting up another major legal fight. Independence Day Context: Virginia’s 250th celebrations came amid heat and storm impacts, with some local events adjusted or canceled.
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