AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy and Data Centers: Dominion is projecting higher bills as Virginia’s data-center boom drives electricity demand, intensifying debate over who will pay for new grid infrastructure. Manufacturing: Buitoni plans to close its Danville factory around Dec. 28, eliminating 251 jobs; meanwhile, a $24.8 million federal grant will support an advanced-manufacturing hub in Virginia. Agriculture: Virginia renewed permits allowing livestock producers to shoot up to five black vultures a year, as farmers contend with attacks on newborn animals. Drought and a damaging spring freeze strained crops, though the corn harvest finished stronger than expected. Defense and Trade: The USS Washington completed a key dry-dock phase at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, while VEDP and Etihad Cargo partnered to advance aviation-related trade. Transportation: A $550 million funding announcement moves forward the S-Line rail project, planned to connect Raleigh and Richmond.
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