AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoData Centers: Amazon dropped its proposed $427 million data center project at George Washington University’s Loudoun campus, agreeing to donate about 25 acres for community use and put $5 million toward affordable housing. The reversal comes as Hampton Roads residents seek a statewide pause on new centers and lawmakers prepare moratorium bills. Energy: Gov. Abigail Spanberger says Dominion Energy’s proposed merger with NextEra is “not nearly good enough” as presented. She wants a six-year rate-hike freeze, while state regulators’ staff are urging rejection of the deal as proposed. Health Coverage: Virginia is organizing to protect residents from federal health and SNAP cuts; about 300,000 Virginians could lose Medicaid next year. The state has also announced a $150 million program to lower health insurance premiums. Political Scrutiny: An FBI search of Sen. Louise Lucas’ office has renewed attention on a corruption investigation involving cannabis businesses. Lucas calls the probe politically motivated; no charges have been filed, and reporting says the investigation began before the latest redistricting dispute. Midterms: The 6th District race between Republican Rep. Ben Cline and Democrat Beth Macy remains focused on turning out each party’s base, with Election Day less than two weeks away.
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