AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoData Center Development: Strasburg’s town manager said Project Tallmadge qualified as a by-right use under the 2024 zoning ordinance, while stressing that the decision does not signal support or authorize construction. Virginia lawmakers are weighing data-center moratorium bills, and Rep. Eugene Vindman has proposed shielding household power bills from data-center costs. Manufacturing and Defense: M.C. Dean plans a $412 million Virginia expansion, adding two factories and 1,950 jobs; Newport News Shipbuilding also received a $56 million Navy contract for AUKUS submarine work. Energy: Virginia was awarded up to $50 million in federal funding for an energy project, as pressure grows over grid costs and capacity. Agriculture: Farmers can claim a state tax credit worth 50% of qualifying food donated to Virginia food banks, up to $10,000 per year.
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