AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy Regulation: Gov. Abigail Spanberger says she’ll intervene in the $67B Dominion–NextEra merger, pushing for answers on affordability, workforce impacts, and whether Virginians would be asked to pay more. Data Centers & Grid Costs: Virginia regulators ordered Dominion to develop a policy that assigns transmission upgrade costs directly to data centers and other large-load users, aiming to stop residential customers from subsidizing commercial expansion. Local Business Growth: Waynesboro is seeing a fresh wave of tenants and new grant opportunities, with the Virginia Metalcrafters Marketplace adding makers and the city offering matching funds for storefront and tourism projects. Manufacturing/Defense: HII says the Navy awarded about $76.6B in contract modifications covering additional Virginia- and Columbia-class submarine work, including shipyard infrastructure. Aviation: The FAA ordered crack inspections for hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets, with rules taking effect Sept. 10. Agriculture/Environment: A Virginia hemp business story highlights how new THC restrictions are triggering lawsuits from operators trying to avoid sudden compliance changes.
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