AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNASA & Hampton Roads: NASA’s Langley Research Center cut the ribbon on its first new wind tunnel in 40 years, a $53 million Flight Dynamics Research Facility built by BL Harbert, with test runs expected after certifications. Virginia energy policy: Virginia is back in RGGI, and a new $13 monthly fee could still lower power bills for many households if carbon-market revenue flows into energy-efficiency upgrades. Tech + local jobs: A new report highlights how the AI/data-center boom is pulling skilled trade workers into training pipelines—while also raising concerns about where the work goes and what communities pay in the process. Data-center backlash: Across the U.S., polling and local fights show growing opposition to data centers over water, electricity, noise, and subsidies. National politics (Reflecting Pool): Trump escalated criticism after a DOJ move to drop charges tied to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, arguing contractor issues were secondary to vandalism claims. Community & agriculture: Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom is accepting educator grant applications (up to $500) to fund hands-on school projects tied to farming and food. Sports/entertainment: The Seahawks’ “Hard Knocks” returns Tuesday, with coaches emphasizing authenticity even under the cameras.
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