AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUtility Merger: Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi opposes Dominion Energy’s proposed merger with NextEra, citing concerns about higher customer bills as Virginia regulators review the deal. Fuel Costs: Virginia Republicans are urging Gov. Abigail Spanberger to call a special session on a fuel-tax holiday; lawmakers have proposed a 90-day pause as pump prices climb. Data Centers: Spanberger’s accountability framework aims to address community input, environmental impacts, energy affordability, grid reliability and jobs as the industry expands across Virginia. Schools: New state accountability results show a sharp rise in Virginia schools earning distinguished ratings. Election Watch: Early voting is running at more than twice the pace of 2022, as affordability and transportation costs weigh on voters ahead of November’s midterms.
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