AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSocial Security: U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) are urging Congress to act now to avoid automatic benefit cuts of nearly 29% in late 2032. Digital divide: New Ookla Speedtest research shows rural broadband is improving nationwide, with Virginia among the biggest gainers. Data centers & energy costs: Loudoun County moved to pause new data center applications for a year as residents push back on electricity, water use, and noise; meanwhile, Congress is weighing a “Ratepayer Protection Act” aimed at limiting utility bill impacts from AI-driven data center growth. AI policy debate: Tech leaders and Virginia Tech experts are weighing calls for AI slowdowns and guardrails, while lawmakers debate how fast regulation should come. Local business & jobs: Norfolk’s Chrysler Museum of Art received a $2M endowment for a new curator of photography; and Newman’s Plumbing expanded emergency and scheduled service across seven Hampton Roads communities. Markets & consumer: Harris Teeter plans a $253M upgrade and expansion effort around the Charlotte area.
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