AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDominion-NextEra Power Fight: Gov. Abigail Spanberger is formally intervening in the SCC review of the $67B Dominion Energy–NextEra merger, arguing Virginians shouldn’t be stuck with higher bills and that the deal needs closer scrutiny. Data Center Cost Shift: The SCC also ordered transmission upgrades tied to data centers be paid by the facilities, not spread across residential and small-business customers—an effort Spanberger says could save hundreds of millions. Local Land Pressure: A Woodbridge farm listed at $50M (vs. a $2M assessed value) is drawing scrutiny as AI/data-center demand pushes land prices higher. ACLU vs. Birthright Citizenship: The ACLU says Trump’s new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship are doomed in court after the Supreme Court rejected a similar attempt. Richmond Streets Plan: Richmond’s Planning Commission approved major Shockoe Valley street improvements, including converting key roads to two-way traffic and adding roundabouts. VPM Opens New HQ: VPM Media opened a new Broad Street headquarters, bringing its teams together in downtown Richmond. Health & Safety: Virginia Tech experts warn that mental health crises are increasingly showing up online, urging families to talk early and seek help.
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