AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDefense & AI: Virginia-based Enabled Intelligence added 500,000 hours of Ukraine combat drone footage to train military AI, aiming to speed up real-world aerial recognition for contractors and the Pentagon. Data Centers & State Budget: Virginia’s data center fight is now a Democrat-on-Democrat showdown as lawmakers debate whether to keep major subsidies during looming budget negotiations, with Gov. Spanberger facing shutdown pressure. Energy Grid: AEP hinted it may reassess its membership in PJM, reflecting growing regulator and ratepayer frustration over grid expansion and load connections tied to data-center demand. Cannabis Market: Spanberger, Sen. Lashrecse Aird and Del. Paul Krizek reached a budget deal to launch a regulated adult-use retail cannabis market starting July 1, 2027, with licensing and enforcement to be built out first. Courts & Consumer Protection: A federal judge ruled nonparty executives can’t force arbitration against Virginia in a solar consumer deception case, limiting arbitration reach for state claims. Local Industry: Amazon is set to build a distribution center in New Kent County, adding to Virginia’s logistics growth. Health Facilities: Salem VA Health Care System received FY2026 non-recurring maintenance funding for HVAC, windows, fire systems, and workspace upgrades.
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