AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoData Centers & Power Demand: A new report warns AI-driven data centers are driving major electricity strain, with projections that U.S. data-center use could surge to as much as 20% of total power by 2035—raising grid and rate concerns for Virginia communities. Emergency Preparedness Funding: VDEM opened applications for the FY27 Emergency Shelter Upgrade Assistance Grant, with $2.5 million approved statewide to help localities fund backup power and wind-retrofit repairs for shelters. Local Education Policy: Virginia Beach Public Schools will end one-to-one Chromebook use for preschool through first grade, and limit take-home access to second grade, citing screen-time feedback and research. State Budget & Agriculture Grants: Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced more than $500,000 in agriculture and forestry grants across Central Virginia to expand farm businesses and infrastructure. Hemp Rules Hit Small Businesses: A new Virginia law pushing some hemp stores to close is already forcing operators to shut locations or pivot products to comply. Public Safety & Roads: VDOT posted multiple lane-closure plans, including a Route 58 Business shift in Henry County for emergency pipe work. Scam Tracker Snapshot: Floyd recorded one scam report in July and ranked among Virginia’s higher scam-report cities, underscoring ongoing fraud risk.
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