AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoData Centers & Energy: Blackstone’s QTS has terminated its Digital Gateway data center project in Virginia, withdrawing filings after years of local opposition and litigation, underscoring how AI-driven demand is colliding with community pushback over power, land and water. Local Economy & Growth: Grocery Outlet will open a second Chesapeake store Thursday, expanding the bargain chain’s Hampton Roads footprint. Health Coverage Pressure: A KFF Health News report spotlights how patients face a thicket of red tape to keep consistent coverage, as insurers again propose premium increases. Public Health Alert: The CDC warned of an E. coli outbreak linked to frozen GreenWise organic blueberries sold at Publix across multiple states, including Virginia. Business Leadership: Acorn Health appointed Laura Hinson as CFO, signaling continued expansion in ABA services for children with autism. Community & Housing: Albemarle County is moving toward an employer-assisted housing pilot for county employees to ease rent burdens. Civic Finance: Richmond officials are pursuing a voter referendum on a 1% local sales tax to fund school modernization and construction.
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