AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoManufacturing: M.C. Dean plans a $412.5 million expansion in Caroline County, adding two facilities and 1,950 jobs; a power-systems training center is also planned for 2027. Energy: Virginia regulators’ staff recommends rejecting the proposed Dominion–NextEra merger as filed, while Gov. Abigail Spanberger is seeking a six-year residential rate freeze and added bill credits. Solar and storage groups also warn the deal could hinder competition. Data Centers: A proposed “Project Crossroads” would place 21 data centers across 1,733 acres at Berry Hill, as Loudoun County considers a year-long pause on new applications and state moratorium proposals gather attention. Defense: Northrop Grumman raised its 2026 earnings outlook as its backlog hit a record $109.6 billion, including new Virginia-class submarine work. Agriculture: Virginia temporarily authorized dyed diesel for on-road use to ease fuel costs for farmers and families.
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