AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoVirginia Budget Deal: Virginia lawmakers reached a budget agreement ahead of the June 30 deadline, including a compromise on data center taxation that keeps incentives but adds a new tax on electricity use, plus funding for an inland port in Washington County and expansions tied to Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. Data Centers Backlash: A growing fight over data centers is spreading from local zoning battles to state policy, with communities weighing jobs and connectivity against power, water, pollution, and quality-of-life impacts. Agrivoltaics Law: Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation defining agrivoltaics in Virginia code, aiming to protect farmers by requiring projects to prioritize agricultural productivity and keep farm operations flexible. Federal Courts/DOJ: The Justice Department pushed back on a judge’s request for sworn statements about a proposed $1.8 billion “weaponization” fund, arguing it’s unnecessary and raising separation-of-powers concerns. National Mall Reflecting Pool: The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s algae-and-paint controversy continues after a $1.7 million no-bid contract tied to a Trump donor drew fresh scrutiny.
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