AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDominion-NextEra Fallout: Gov. Abigail Spanberger formally intervened in the SCC’s review of the $67B Dominion-NextEra merger, saying the deal’s size is “unprecedented” and she’ll press for answers as hearings near. Data Center Cost Shift: The SCC ordered data centers to cover the full cost of transmission infrastructure built for them, a move Spanberger says could save Virginia families and small businesses hundreds of millions. Energy Grid Rules: Regulators also ordered Dominion to develop a tariff assigning more transmission costs to data centers, keeping the fight over who pays for AI power upgrades front and center. Corrections & Public Safety: Virginia launched an Intensive Reentry Program at Red Onion State Prison, expanding cognitive-based reentry support to maximum-security inmates. Local Roads: A fatal crash shut down all lanes of Route 460 in Campbell County, with detours in place. Public Health: VDH highlighted Breastfeeding Awareness Month and pointed families to WIC support and lactation help. Courts & Consumer Impact: Virginia hemp retailers sued over new THC limits, arguing the timeline leaves them stuck with inventory and investments. Community Spotlight: A Roanoke-area student won the Virginia Civics Bee State Finals and heads to the national championship in October.
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