AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoVirginia Budget & Data Centers: Virginia lawmakers are back at the Statehouse to finalize a two-year budget deal, with the big fight over data center tax policy still shaping the outcome. The compromise keeps a data center tax break while raising taxes elsewhere and includes housing affordability steps and a path to a legal recreational cannabis market. Recreational Cannabis: Virginia approved a regulated adult-use retail cannabis marketplace in the budget framework, with sales targeted to begin July 1, 2027, after months of negotiation and earlier veto changes. Data Center Tax Details: The budget package would impose a new electricity-based levy on data centers—$0.011 per kilowatt-hour—starting July 1, 2026, with revenue capped for the general fund and any excess handled through a refund fund. Public Safety & Weather: Storms across the DMV left damage and power outages, with more showers and possible thunderstorms expected Tuesday. Local Politics: Danville’s City Council election is set for a crowded November ballot, with 10 candidates chasing four seats. Community & Infrastructure: Virginia also faces ongoing pressure around water and heat risks, including new reporting that most data centers are exposed to climate hazards like floods, winds, and wildfires.
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