AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUtility Merger: Gov. Abigail Spanberger and State Corporation Commission staff say Dominion Energy’s proposed merger with NextEra should not proceed without binding customer protections. Spanberger wants a six-year residential rate freeze; the SCC is set to vote in January. Data Center Debate: Calls for a statewide pause are growing, with a Virginia senator proposing a three-year moratorium and Loudoun County weighing a 12-month halt to applications. Public Health: Raw oysters from Virginia’s Little Wicomico River have been linked to 27 salmonella illnesses across 12 states, prompting a recall. Election Watch: Early voting is underway ahead of Nov. 3. Voters face a U.S. Senate race, three constitutional amendments and local contests; the deadline to register online is Oct. 23. Virginia Business: The state’s two largest craft brewers, Hardywood and Starr Hill, are joining forces while keeping their brands and taprooms.
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