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Data Center Policy Clash: Virginia lawmakers and regulators are facing mounting pressure to slow the data center boom, with calls for a pause/moratorium gaining bipartisan traction as residents worry about electricity, water use, and grid strain. Regulatory Push: Virginia’s State Corporation Commission ordered data centers to pay transmission costs, adding to the financial and permitting hurdles developers face. Utility Deal Scrutiny: Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi launched an “Energy Costs Listening Tour” over the proposed Dominion-NextEra $67B merger, aiming to hear concerns about long-term rates and transparency. Local Governance & Housing: Virginia Beach city council voted 9-2 to approve the sale of the Virginia Beach National Golf Course to Dragas Companies, setting up a major redevelopment plan while keeping a public course. Defense & Shipbuilding: Austal USA confirmed it received a Hanwha Defense USA acquisition offer in the $1.2B range, a potential shakeup for Virginia-linked defense supply chains. Tourism Economy: Virginia tourism generated $3.4B in state and local taxes in 2025, supporting record spending of $36.2B statewide. Retail Theft Crackdown: Prince George’s County investigators say a multi-jurisdiction organized retail theft ring targeted 100+ businesses and stole more than $500,000, with six suspects in custody.

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Aug. 11, 2026

Borenstein Group makes Washington Business Journal’s 2026 ad agency list

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Aug. 10, 2026

Praetorian Fund signs deal for Virginia’s largest megasite

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CEA Summit East opens with keynote on getting crops to market

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Aug. 10, 2026

The Other Moving Company marks 30 years with Williamsburg gold award

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Tech Briefs: Radford University grads to hold EV truck company launch event Aug. 20

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Great Falls among nine cities tied for 36th in Virginia for scam reports in July

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Virginia Beach city council votes 9-2 to approve National Golf Course sale


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