AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoData Centers & Energy Costs: A new report highlights how quickly data centers are spreading, with a searchable map showing hundreds of facilities and power-plant permits—fueling local backlash over electricity, water, and noise. Virginia Policy Watch: Lawmakers are scrutinizing Virginia’s film and TV tax incentives after a watchdog report found about $30 million a year since 2015 has produced only a “moderate” return. Education & Civil Rights: A judge is weighing whether Confederate-linked school names in Shenandoah County should stay, with arguments centered on educational equity and federal law. Local Economy & Jobs: U.Va.’s Board of Visitors approved a $7 billion FY27 budget and advanced internal audit planning, as the university lays out priorities for its next strategic plan. Clean Energy Progress: Construction is moving ahead on the Rocky Forge wind farm in Botetourt County, marking years of permitting and local opposition before turbines begin going up. National Politics (Virginia-linked): The Congressional Black Caucus warns Southern redistricting could cut Black representation in Congress, after Supreme Court rulings reshaped how states draw maps.
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