As bills trickle in for the 2027 General Assembly session, multiple versions of a data center moratorium are being filed — in an election year for the GA members it could be a hot debate. #valeg #vagov

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Is C+ passing enough for you? That is the grade the Chesapeake Bay has in terms of overall health. Leaders in VA and MD say that the progress is great, but there is a lot to do. #valeg #vagov

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In Data Center Alley, the fight over a high voltage transmission line is heating up as congressman @SuhasforVA steps in to question why some alternate routes weren’t considered that he feels would have less impact on the Ashburn community #valeg #vagov

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Virginia’s Lt Gov is officially opposing the Dominion-NextEra merger — saying she believes it doesn’t protect ratepayers enough. #valeg #vagov

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The SCC hearing examiner allowed some documents related to a past investigation into former NextEra leadership to be included in the discovery process for the Dominion merger case. #valeg #vagov

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The EPA announced the annual grants for small watershed projects and sediment and nutrient reduction programs in the Chesapeake Bay. This year $37M from the EPA and matching grants totaling up to $90M will go towards critical projects #valeg #vagov

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Gov Spanberger revealed her energy plan that lays out different methods to meet energy demand and VCEA goals. Highlights are more community solar, demand flexibility for data centers, and non-combustion gas options. #valeg #vagov

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From the heart of Rob Wittman's district #vagov #vapol @taniel.bsky.social @kkondik.bsky.social

Dominion is still tweaking the routes for the 115-mile 765 kV Valley Link Transmission line. New variants were released to localities with changes mainly around Buckingham and Louisa. A preferred route has not been selected by the company. #valeg #vagov

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Virginia environmental advocacy organizations are trying to determine the full extent of impacts from President Donald Trump’s rescission of a landmark Chesapeake Bay pollution reduction law last week. #valeg #vagov

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Clean Virginia argued to the SCC that NextEra's alleged political dealings and details around failed attempts to acquire other utilities in the past should be part of the discovery process in the Dominion merger case. #valeg #vagov

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AG Jones said that since the proposed expansion of the Dominion-NextEra deal is so significant -- it should reset the 180 day clock for the SCC to review the merger, SCC filings show. #valeg #vagov

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Early voting has started and Virginia's 1st congressional district has a lot of eyes on it. #valeg #vagov

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Spanberger unveiled a slate of legislative proposals and an executive order to take steps to clamp down on the data center industry. Some say it’s a strong plan, others say anything short of a moratorium isn’t enough. #valeg #vagov

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Some of Virginia's federal delegation are taking aim at data centers with proposals to create nationwide standards and regulations for the industry. #valeg #vagov

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The SCC is adding three more in person hearings for the Dominion-NextEra merger case. One will be in Richmond and the others will be announced later for locations around Dominion’s VA coverage area #valeg #vagov

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Michael Carter’s family has owned their land in Orange Co for 116 years. Now the Valley Link transmission line could drive them away. #valeg #vagov

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In Cumberland, the community is split on Dominion’s proposed 3 GW gas plant — which would be the second largest in the nation. Fenceline residents say they’re frustrated and fear the air pollution, while others see jobs and tax revenue #valeg #vagov

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