AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoData Centers & AI Governance: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s Executive Order 22 rolls out a statewide “Data Center Accountability Framework,” aiming to protect ratepayers and natural resources while boosting community input, environmental safeguards, clean energy and grid reliability, and workforce benefits. Local Control Pushback: Frederick County becomes the first Virginia locality to remove data centers as permitted/conditional uses, while grandfathering two pending proposals with a required public hearing. Community Concerns in Roanoke: Roanoke Mayor Joe Cobb discusses a potential data center at Wood Haven Technology Park, addressing how city council involvement worked and what residents are worried about. Nor’easter Impacts: A developing nor’easter is driving coastal flood warnings and prompting Oceans Calling to cancel Friday events in Ocean City due to safety and beach erosion. Wildlife at Home: A Shenandoah Valley teen’s backyard pond project has grown into a certified wildlife habitat, drawing toads, butterflies, hummingbirds, and more. Outdoor Access: Spanberger announces a second Fall Free Fishing Weekend (Sept. 25–27) with no license needed statewide. Rural Tech for Health: BETA Technologies’ all-electric eVTOL tests under the DOT/FAA eLIFT program include simulated delivery of healthcare cargo to rural access points in North Carolina.
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