Data Centers & Grid Pressure: A new report spotlights how AI is driving extreme power demand—one AI rack can draw 132 kilowatts (over 16x a standard rack), raising the stakes for Virginia’s grid and clean-energy plans. Local Governance & Community Backlash: Opposition to data centers keeps going national, with 142 protests across 42 states focused on electricity costs, water use, property values, and local control. Virginia Economic Development: Hepburn and Sons, a Virginia engineering and consulting firm, plans an $18.1M Prince William County headquarters and innovation hub tied to defense tech demand, creating 80 jobs. Defense & Logistics: Leidos and DHL Supply Chain teamed to bid for the UK Ministry of Defence’s Future Defence Support Services program, aiming to modernize equipment distribution and maintenance. Cybersecurity: Fusion CX says it earned HITRUST i1 certification, validating security controls across its customer-experience delivery infrastructure. Workforce Pipeline: Roanoke City schools’ “Dream it, Build it, Work it” camp trained students for manufacturing careers with welding, wiring, and OSHA 10. Public Safety: Virginia’s new Intelligent Speed Assistance program lets judges order reckless drivers to install devices limiting speeds to posted limits. Agriculture & Veterans: Tractor Supply renewed support for the Farmer Veteran Coalition with a $100,000 donation to help veterans launch farming and ranching careers.