October 10, 2026 7:11 pm
(The Center Square) – Stafford County supervisors on Thursday approved a two-building data center campus and electrical substation on separate 4-3 votes, allowing reduced setbacks from residential property lines. The decision allows Falmouth Tech LLC to move forward with the Accokeek Center project on about 121 acres between Interstate 95 and Richmond Highway in the Falmouth District. Additional site plan ...
(The Center Square) – Richmond could spend more than it brings in for three straight years, according to a new forecast of the city’s finances. The outlook projects a $17.3 million general fund shortfall in fiscal 2028, which begins July 1. The gap would be $16.2 million the following year and $19.4 million in fiscal 2030. PFM Group Consulting presented ...
(The Center Square) – Virginia regulators are being urged to reject NextEra Energy’s proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy over concerns about long-term electric bills and customer protections. Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi announced her opposition and released a report documenting five public listening sessions held across the commonwealth in September. Hashmi said the companies have not offered sufficient protections for customers. ...
(The Center Square) – Virginia Republicans renewed their call for a 90-day suspension of gasoline and diesel taxes, asking Gov. Abigail Spanberger to bring lawmakers back for a special session. Lawmakers outlined the request Tuesday at Owens Market Deli and Truck Plaza in Forest, saying the temporary break would reduce fuel costs for drivers, farmers and trucking companies. Del. Scott ...
