AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLocal Development: Waynesboro is weighing a 1,100-acre state park near the Blue Ridge Tunnel, a project supporters say could draw visitors and boost the region; state funding and approval remain uncertain. Virginia Politics: Democrat Taylor’s upset of Rep. Wittman flipped a closely watched House seat, as state Democrats lay out a 2027 agenda focused on affordability and data centers. Energy and the Economy: Virginia revenue ran $394 million ahead of forecast through October, while five members of Congress urged regulators to reject the Dominion-NextEra merger amid concern over power bills. A state review also found data-center tax breaks account for 60% of Virginia’s incentive spending. Chesapeake Bay: Regulators lowered the menhaden harvest cap, but advocates say the cut may not go far enough to protect the bay’s wildlife. Business: Virginia Beach real estate pioneer Dan Hoffler announced his retirement after nearly five decades building Armada Hoffler and helping develop Town Center.
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