AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPentagon Press Access: The Defense Department is restricting reporters from the Pentagon press room, saying it’s been redesignated as a classified space and requiring journalists to follow tighter rules on what they can gather. I-95 Crash Update: A bus driver in the deadly Stafford County chain-reaction crash that killed five and injured dozens faces additional involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving charges; prosecutors cite prior speeding accusations in Virginia and Maryland. Workplace Rules in Virginia: New state employment laws take effect July 1, including pay ranges in job postings, expanded anti-discrimination coverage for smaller employers, longer complaint deadlines, and limits on noncompetes for many laid-off workers. Energy & Data Centers: Valley Link released revised routes for its high-voltage transmission line after public pushback, while Appalachian Power is planning grid upgrades tied to a Google data center in Daleville. Local Schools: Virginia Tate was named principal of Hickman High School for the 2026-27 year. Public Health: The FDA approved Xocova (ensitrelvir) as an oral COVID-19 postexposure protection option for eligible teens and adults.
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