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(The Center Square) – Virginia is pressing Congress for federal artificial intelligence rules addressing potential effects on jobs, personal data and resource use as the state develops oversight of the technology.
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(The Center Square) – Virginia returned to a regional carbon market this summer with allowance prices about 153% higher than when the commonwealth last participated, increasing the cost of emissions allowances utilities can seek to recover from electric customers.
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(The Center Square) – Virginia’s new data center accountability framework limits some state assistance and proposes shifting more infrastructure costs to the industry as reported tax benefits for data center operators rose nearly 50% to $1.9 billion in fiscal 2025.
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(The Center Square) – TThe Department of Transportation on Monday launched an AI-enhanced air traffic control system to cut flight delays, part of a $12.5 billion federal push to replace aging infrastructure, with gradual improvement expected by summer 2027.
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(The Center Square) – Virginia's record-setting diesel prices increased to $6.35 a gallon Friday.
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(The Center Square) – Virginia ranks 35th in a new 50-state Medicaid scorecard ahead of federal work requirements and more frequent eligibility reviews beginning next year.
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(The Center Square) – Virginia farmers are facing an estimated 500,000-ton hay shortage after prolonged drought cut statewide yields, leaving livestock producers searching for additional feed ahead of winter.
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(The Center Square) – Fairfax County Public Schools guidance for the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks told educators not to associate the attacks with Islam or Muslims, while also directing teachers to identify al-Qaida as the terrorist organization responsible.
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(The Center Square) – Virginia is beginning enforcement of a new firearm industry law, with first-term Democratic Attorney General Jay Jones creating a unit to investigate manufacturers, sellers and other industry members and bring civil cases under powers that took effect July 1.
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(The Center Square) – Virginia voters can begin casting ballots Friday ahead of the Nov. 3 general election, which includes races for U.S. Senate, all 11 U.S. House seats and three proposed amendments to the Virginia Constitution.
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(The Center Square) – Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy are offering Virginia customers more bill relief and promising new jobs and investment as they seek approval for their proposed merger.
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(The Center Square) – Virginia gas prices climbed again Monday, with regular gasoline averaging $4.14 a gallon as drivers continue to feel the effects of higher oil prices and global supply concerns.
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(The Center Square) – With artificial intelligence becoming a political flashpoint as midterm elections loom, congressional Republicans and Democrats are split over the best approach to AI policy.
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