AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDominion-NextEra Merger Fight: Virginia’s Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi says she’s “at a breaking point” on energy costs and directly opposes the proposed Dominion-NextEra deal, urging the State Corporation Commission to scrutinize ratepayer impacts as its Jan. 11 decision deadline nears. Energy Affordability Funding: Google is committing $10 million in Virginia for home repairs, weatherization and energy-efficiency upgrades, including $9.5 million to VACAP and $500,000 for workforce development via FLIPP. Defense Manufacturing Push: Anduril plans a $3.7 billion shipyard at Tradepoint Atlantic in Maryland to build Virginia-class submarine components, with thousands of jobs tied to the project and a potential $6.6 billion total contract value. Broadband Upgrade: Shentel finished a fiber-to-the-home upgrade in Buchanan, expanding gigabit-capable service to about 1,000 homes and businesses. AI in Business: A panel at RISMedia warned real estate brokerages not to treat AI as a shortcut, stressing agent competency and data/consumer trust risks. Workplace Spotlight: Pinnacle Financial Partners ranked No. 3 on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance list for large companies. Local Business News: Pro-Flo Plumbing & Drain Cleaning launched a new website for customers across Southside Virginia and Northern North Carolina.
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