AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUtility Merger: Virginia regulators’ staff recommended rejecting Dominion Energy’s proposed merger with NextEra as filed. Residents warned state regulators it could raise bills and add risks. Election Results: Mark Warner won a fourth Senate term as Democrats made major gains in Virginia’s congressional races, while Republican John McGuire held the 5th District. Voters also approved constitutional amendments protecting reproductive freedom, same-sex marriage and voting rights for people with felony convictions; lawsuits now challenge some of the changes. Richmond Schools: City voters approved a higher sales tax for school construction, prompting questions about how the money will be spent and which projects will come first. Local Growth: Data-center expansion remains a flashpoint as Virginia communities weigh electricity costs, infrastructure demands and public input.
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