AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoData Centers & Energy Policy: Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a new Virginia executive order tightening data center accountability, boosting transparency, and directing DEQ to study cumulative emissions from backup diesel generators; the move follows earlier budget changes and adds a toolkit for local leaders. Local Impact & Opposition: In Henrico’s orbit, Goochland’s push to steer data centers along Route 288 is drawing nearby residents’ concerns about health, safety, and power infrastructure near schools and neighborhoods. Chesapeake Bay: Trump repealed a 2009 executive order that coordinated Chesapeake Bay cleanup, prompting advocates to warn that weakening federal leadership could slow pollution and flooding progress. Cyber & AI: OpenAI and Ukraine agreed to a partnership offering AI tools and subsidized computing to help defend critical infrastructure from cyberattacks. Tech & Business Growth: Meta signed a 144MW solar PPA with Apex in Texas, and the company also announced a new subsea cable project linking the U.S. and France. Virginia Economy & Jobs: Clearview Dynamics is evaluating Roanoke County’s Wood Haven Technology Park for a potential data center, with a purchase-and-sale agreement for 94 acres. Health Workforce: A bipartisan House resolution would recognize Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day, aiming to reduce stigma and address emotional tolls in pharmacy. Retail: Costco plans 10 new U.S. openings this fall, including a November store in Newport News, Virginia.
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