AGP Executive Report
Last update: 38 minutes agoVirginia Data Center Costs: The State Corporation Commission ordered large data center users to pay for dedicated new electric transmission infrastructure, aiming to keep those “upstream” grid upgrades from landing on homeowners’ bills. Local Governance: Henry County residents packed a supervisors meeting to oppose potential data centers, pushing the board to delay zoning action and seek more public review. Public Health & Safety: Virginia’s sales tax holiday starts Friday, with shoppers hoping for relief as prices stay elevated. Education & Work: A JMU professor says new graduates need both AI literacy and human judgment—using AI, but not surrendering critical thinking. Health Research: UVA researchers are refocusing alpha-gal tick-allergy work on why some people develop the condition while others only carry antibodies. Community Events: Super Girl Festival marks its 20th anniversary with its first Virginia Beach event Sept. 5-7. Business & Law: Virginia hemp businesses sued the state over a new THC restriction that they say leaves them too little time to comply.
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