AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPublic Safety: Former Shenandoah County deputy Susan R.M. Boyce faces three additional petty-larceny charges in Woodstock, after a separate shoplifting charge in Warren County; the sheriff says her appointment was terminated. Higher Education: Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors unanimously selected Kansas State President Richard Linton to lead the university. Elections: Attorney General Jay Jones has launched a voter-protection section ahead of the midterms. Local Roads: VDOT plans an Oct. 16–19 closure of the East Washington Street ramp to southbound I-85 and I-95 in Petersburg for bridge repairs; a Chesterfield road section will also close Oct. 20–21 for pipe work. Education: Six of Gloucester County’s eight schools earned Virginia’s top performance rating, as did Mathews High School. Tuition: A federal judge upheld Virginia’s law allowing eligible immigrant students to pay in-state tuition at public colleges. State Finances: Virginia’s top AAA bond ratings were affirmed by all three major agencies. Fairfax County: Supervisors are considering a 3.5% local tax on recreational cannabis sales, with a proposed ordinance due next spring.
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