AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTariff Fight: A coalition of 25 states, including Virginia, sued the Trump administration over new double-digit tariffs on 59 countries and the EU, arguing they’re a “pretext” to replace import taxes struck down by the Supreme Court—raising costs for families and businesses. Data Centers vs. Housing: A new NAHB report says data center developers in Northern Virginia are paying “impossible prices” for land and outbidding homebuilders, worsening the region’s affordable housing crunch. Virginia Politics: Virginia Republicans head to the polls Tuesday to choose a challenger for Sen. Mark Warner, with three GOP candidates competing in the primary. Retail Shakeup: Walgreens’ 2026 store closures are now expected to be under 100 nationwide, far fewer than earlier forecasts, as the company continues “store optimization.” Local Business: K9 Resorts will open a new luxury pet hotel in Sterling this fall, adding capacity for more than 100 dogs for boarding and daycare. Affordable Housing Spotlight: A Northern Virginia project near Rosslyn—Wholey Legacy Homes—was featured as a model for complex financing that combines state and federal tax credits with local support.
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