Data Centers & Power Costs: Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s new Virginia energy plan would require utilities to share fuel costs that run past forecasts and push data centers to cover the extra generation, transmission and distribution costs they create, while also requiring large facilities to show they can cut demand during grid emergencies. Capitol Hill Fight: The Senate left major AI and data-center electricity bills unresolved, including blocking the Ratepayer Protection Act that would have pushed “large-load” customers to shoulder grid upgrade costs. Local Elections: In Shenandoah County, voters head to Nov. 3 town races in Edinburg, Mount Jackson, New Market, Strasburg and Woodstock, with early voting running through Oct. 31. Community & Health: Northern Virginia Food Rescue is partnering with Sentara Health to expand its Zero Hunger, Zero Waste work in the Greater Prince William region. Infrastructure Updates: Ocean Pines is moving ahead with about $260,000 in drainage repairs, using cured-in-place pipe lining to rehabilitate aging stormwater lines. Workforce & Education: Sweet Briar College launched a Center for Business, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, aiming to boost local talent pipelines. Energy Deal Watch: Amazon signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with Constellation for Maryland’s Calvert Cliffs nuclear plant, underscoring the growing pull of carbon-free generation for data-heavy operations.