AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoData Centers & Energy Costs: TVA approved a new wholesale rate structure that removes data centers from a manufacturing service class, phasing in roughly 10% higher charges for power use and adding upfront capacity commitment charges for new projects. Local Governance & Backlash: A growing wave of voter pushback is turning into recalls and ballot fights over AI-driven data center expansion, with opposition organizing in multiple states. Virginia Tech & Aviation Research: NASA selected a Virginia Tech team for a three-year project on next-generation aircraft design, part of a broader push to modernize aviation. Elections Oversight: The U.S. Justice Department plans to deploy about 1,000 federal election monitors for the November midterms, drawing attention from voting-rights groups. Public Safety & Infrastructure: The U.S. Transportation Department announced $615 million in airport improvements, including $8 million for a new terminal at Lynchburg Regional Airport. Virginia Politics: A new report says Virginia’s 5th Congressional District could be a key test for Democrats as they target a seat Republicans have held. Business & Banking: Skyline Bankshares declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.32 per share, payable Sept. 21.
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