AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoData Centers & Power Costs: EdgeCore says it will pay 100% of the grid and delivery infrastructure needed for its expanding Virginia data center pipeline, as regulators and utilities debate what counts as a data-center-specific cost. Defense & Shipbuilding: Electric Boat broke ground on a Waterford campus at the former Crystal Mall site, building a large training center (SAIL) to ramp hiring and weld capacity. Aviation Leadership: Richmond International Airport COO John B. Rutledge was named Virginia Airport Executive of the Year. Public Safety & Health: A former Jefferson Pharmacy pharmacist was indicted federally for allegedly stealing opioids and swapping liquid medication with water. Food Supply Chain: Canada says it has no sign recalled U.S. frozen blueberries were distributed there, after the FDA upgraded the Publix-linked E. coli recall to the highest risk level. Energy & Environment: The Trump administration moved to rescind the roadless rule on national forests, drawing environmental backlash. Workforce & Education: NASA and Virginia Tech were highlighted for aviation research funding, while a federal design-build symposium drew record attendance in Reston. Local Economy: Norfolk Casino construction hit a major milestone, with the hotel tower now six stories tall and still targeting a late-2027 opening.
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