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AGP Executive Report

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Chesapeake Bay: The Bay earned a C+, its highest score in 40 years of tracking. Researchers credit restoration work and a relatively dry 2025, though some watershed areas still show declining water quality. Forever Chemicals: A George Mason-led study found that school meal participation was linked to lower levels of some PFAS in Hispanic children in Northern Virginia, while eating more animal-based foods was linked to higher levels. Data Center Impacts: Virginia is weighing a proposed Microsoft settlement over data-center generators as concerns grow about pollution from backup power. Google was also cited for sediment runoff at a Virginia data-center site. Home Energy: Virginia has released $67 million for home upgrades expected to help about 1,000 households cut energy bills.

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American Pickers are coming to Virginia and Carolinas

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Dogwood - Virginia

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Owned By	Tara McGowan (CEO & Founder) through Good Information Inc. & Courier Newsroom
Year Founded	2019
Website	https://vadogwood.com/
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Virginia,
Owner Country	United States

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Gov. Spanberger announces Virginia’s AAA bond rating affirmed by all 3 ratings agencies

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Daily News-Record - Virginia

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Owned By	Ogden-Nutting Family through Ogden Newspapers
Year Founded	1913
Website	www.dnronline.com
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Virginia, Harrisonburg
Owner Country	United States

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“Spiral Jetty” community meetup inspires stewardship of land art and the environment

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Owned By	The University of Utah
Year Founded	1890
Website	dailyutahchronicle.com
Domain Registration Year	2001
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Utah, Salt Lake City
Owner Country	United States

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Governor Spanberger Announces Virginia’s AAA Bond Rating Affirmed by All Three Major Rating Agencies

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Lake Gaston Gazette-Observer - North Carolina

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Owned By	Womack Family through Womack Publishing Co
Year Founded	1955
Website	www.lakegastongazette-observer.com
Domain Registration Year	2009
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Littleton
Owner Country	United States

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That ‘sustainable’ farmed salmon you plan on cooking tonight? It comes with a dangerous catch.

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Globe Opinion - Massachusetts

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Owned By	John W. Henry & Linda Pizzuti Henry through Boston Globe Media
Year Founded	2011
Website	www.bostonglobe.com/opinion
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	paid
Publication Location	United States, Massachusetts, Boston
Owner Country	United States

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Department of Wildlife Resources asks for public input for 2027–2028 seasons

WDBJ7 - Virginia |

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WDBJ7 - Virginia

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Owned By	Gray Media Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1955
Website	www.wdbj7.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Virginia, Roanoke
Owner Country	United States

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Virginia Humanities Grants to Cultural Organizations

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NRV News - Virginia

Right-wing

Owned By	Rose Bowen
Year Founded	1999
Website	nrvnews.com
Domain Registration Year	2002
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Virginia, Floyd
Owner Country	United States

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What happens to Virginia abortion laws if amendment passes and more headlines

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The Virginia Mercury

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Owned By	States Newsroom Network (Non-profit. Chris Fitzsimon, Director & Publisher)
Year Founded	2018
Website	https://www.virginiamercury.com/
Domain Registration Year	2018
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Virginia, Richmond
Owner Country	United States

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