AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoData Centers & Power Debate: UVA is expanding a planned $72M Fontaine Research Park data center by about $30M as AI and high-performance computing demand grows, while Virginia and localities weigh land, electricity and water impacts. Local Governance: Franklin County dropped an AI data center proposal near Rocky Mount (“Project Flash”) after months of community opposition over natural resources and quality of life. Real Estate & Housing: Richmond is set to consider a special use permit for up to 100 multifamily units on the former Richmond Community Hospital site tied to Richmond’s Black medical history, with preservation of the building proposed. Energy Costs (Gas Prices): GasBuddy price reports show E85 and premium gas deals across Virginia counties for the week ending Aug. 8, with the lowest E85 in Chesterfield at $3.13 and premium lows like $4.15 in Chesterfield. Business & Courts: British American Tobacco faces mounting civil litigation in the UK and U.S. after a North Korea-related criminal settlement, as shareholders and terror victims pursue damages. Public Safety & Business Climate: House Speaker Mike Johnson is campaigning in Virginia Beach for Rep. Jen Kiggans in VA-2, a race seen as pivotal for GOP control.
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