AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoState Budget & Economy: Gov. Abigail Spanberger says May revenues were nearly flat, down 0.1% year over year, but up 6.5% fiscal-to-date and 2.9% ahead of forecast. Workforce & Education: Spanberger signed bills creating Virginia’s first State Internship Coordinator to expand paid internship opportunities across state agencies. Energy Policy: The governor launched statewide public input for the 2026 Virginia Energy Plan, aiming to tackle high bills, grid reliability, and resilience as demand grows. Business & Jobs: Roanoke is set to land RINGANA’s first U.S. headquarters and production site, a $85 million investment creating 435 jobs. Public Safety: Virginia State Police shared scam-avoidance tips ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, urging people to verify requests independently and avoid sharing personal info. Health & Community: Men’s Health Month efforts are underway in southwest Virginia’s Cumberland Plateau and LENOWISCO districts, pushing screenings and prevention. Local Tech/Infrastructure: UVA’s planned Fontaine Data Center is expanding to a $102 million, three-floor project as power demand strains existing capacity. Cannabis: Spanberger and lawmakers unveiled a revised retail weed framework, with recreational sales proposed to begin July 1, 2027.
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