AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNextEra-Dominion Merger Fight: Gov. Abigail Spanberger is intervening in the State Corporation Commission’s review of the $67 billion NextEra-Dominion deal, raising fresh questions about whether SCC chair Kelsey Bagot should recuse after her prior NextEra job. Data Center Power Costs: Virginia’s SCC is requiring data centers to pay for transmission infrastructure built for their own load, a move officials say could keep everyday ratepayers from absorbing AI-driven costs. Local Water vs. Google Data Center Fears: In Botetourt County, residents packed a planning commission meeting over a water pipeline permit; the panel deadlocked 2-2, sending the issue to the Board of Supervisors. Virginia Beach Golf Course Vote: City Council is set to vote on selling Virginia Beach National Golf Course to Dragas Companies, with a lawsuit filed by residents challenging the plan. Voting Rights & Election Access: A federal lawsuit says King George Middle School blocked students from forming a Gay-Straight Alliance. Hemp Crackdown: Seven Virginia hemp businesses asked a federal judge to block new THC limits set to take effect Aug. 15. Public Safety Roundup: AG Jay Jones held a Roanoke public safety roundtable focused on violent crime and gun violence. Federal Health & Tariffs: AG Aaron Ford sued the Trump administration over efforts to undermine ACA protections and over illegal tariffs.
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