AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoData Centers & AI Power Costs: Virginia and other states are moving to make data-center operators pay more of the energy bill tied to the AI boom, including Virginia’s new electricity consumption tax and New Jersey’s “fair share” law that creates a new ratepayer class. Public Safety: A fiery two-vehicle crash on northbound I-495 in Fairfax County killed one driver and left another with serious injuries; the BMW driver faces a DWI charge. Politics & Elections: The DNC approved a 2028 Democratic primary calendar starting with South Carolina, then Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia on Feb. 29. Housing & Homeownership: A Virginia event aimed at renters highlighted homeownership education, including the idea that buyers can start with a vacant lot. Community & Local Branding: Edinburg installed a new LOVEworks sign on Stoney Creek Boulevard, designed to reflect local agriculture and the town’s mill history. Nonprofit Funding: Wellspring Foundation of Southwest Virginia awarded more than $16M in grants to nearly 50 organizations. Workforce/Business Finance: Investors are increasingly using HELOCs to fund rental property purchases and build wealth. Grants & Childcare: Public voting opens for the 2nd Annual Childcare & Family Legacy Awards in Richmond.
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