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Chesapeake City Council reverses course, approves Virginia Natural Gas project
After denying a natural gas compressor station project that had drawn the ire of many Chesapeake residents, city leaders reversed course Tuesday and approved it. On June 17, Chesapeake City Council denied a request from Virginia Natural Gas to push back a vote on its project, which was a rezoning request of 23 acres on South Military Highway to create a light industrial district for a new compressor station. ... It was on Tuesday’s agenda, and council members ultimately approved the project along partisan and racial lines.
Spotsylvania’s recycled water supply at capacity for data center cooling
Any data center developer without an application on file with the Spotsylvania County Planning and Zoning Department, may face water concerns in the future. Spotsylvania Director of Planning and Zoning Kimberly Pomatto said during a planning commission meeting Wednesday night that the county is at capacity for reusable water based on data center projects that are approved or awaiting approval from the county. Scott Phelps, who represents the Lee Hill District, said the county needs to inform developers that the capacity for reusable water reached its limit.
Indivisible Lynchburg rallies with ‘Good Trouble Lives On’ protest for civil rights
Over a hundred passionate and concerned voters gathered at Lynchburg's Miller Park to march in protest against what they call an attack on civil and human rights from the Trump Administration. Indivisible Lynchburg hosted the 'Good Trouble Lives On' protest and march on Thursday night. According to the group, the Good Trouble Lives On movement pays homage to the late Congressman John Lewis, who fought for the protection of human and civil rights.
‘Good Trouble Lives On’ protests across Hampton Roads in honor of John Lewis
Thursday marks the fifth anniversary of the death of Congressman and Civil Rights Leader John Lewis. In his honor, across the nation, tens of thousands of people participated in what they are calling "Good Trouble Lives On" protests. "Good trouble is giving somebody a ride to the polls. Good trouble is registering a voter, talking to a young person about why it's important for them to have a voice in the government that is over them. That's good trouble," said Leslie Rinaldi, chairwoman of the Suffolk Democratic Committee.
Newport News, Hampton and Franklin residents no longer qualify for free toll trips
Free trips through the Downtown and Midtown tunnels are no longer available to residents living in three municipalities after changes were made to the state’s toll relief program. Initially, the state’s two-year budget signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin allowed drivers making less than $50,000 a year and living in either Norfolk, Newport News, Hampton, Portsmouth or Franklin, to sign up for up to 14 free trips each week with Elizabeth River Crossings, the operators of the tunnels. ... However in May, when Youngkin signed the amendments to the budget, Newport News, Hampton and Franklin were removed.
N. Va. business leaders report impacts from federal spending cuts in new survey
Despite continued concerns about inflation, federal worker layoffs and other issues, business leaders in Northern Virginia are feeling more upbeat about their own economic prospects and those of the region than they were this spring, a new survey found. The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce (NVC) worked with the marketing firm Pinkston to survey 135 corporate executives and business owners about their experiences with the Trump administration’s efforts to downsize the federal government, their expectations for the near-future and their policy priorities.
Youngkin and Framatome leaders officially open $50 million Lynchburg expansion
Framatome celebrated the opening of its $50 million expansion in Lynchburg Thursday, a development that promises to bring 500 new jobs to the area. Governor Glenn Youngkin and Framatome leaders spoke at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Governor Youngkin emphasized the significance of such expansions for the state's economic growth.
VPAP Visual Fundraising Outside Virginia
How much have candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general raised from donors outside of Virginia? Toggle among offices to see the share of total donations from outside Virginia, and compare donations from each state.
McClellan wants answers on ICE raids in Chesterfield
A Virginia congresswoman is asking the Trump Administration to explain why Immigration & Customs Enforcement officers showed up unannounced at the courthouse in Chesterfield County and detained 15 people who were there on court business. In a July 16 letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons, Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, accused the administration of “eroding trust in law enforcement and the judicial system” by going after people complying with the law rather than breaking it.
Prince Edward County has to pay back state after missing deadline
Back in January 2020, the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) agreed to give Prince Edward County $650,000. This was to be used to build a new access road to the Prince Edward County Business Park. There was one stipulation, however. In order for the money in this program to remain a grant, the CTB requires counties to show investment within a specific timeline. “In our case, we have to document $3.25 million worth of investment in the park,” Prince Edward County Administrator Doug Stanley said. Speaking to the board of supervisors during their Tuesday, July 8 meeting, Stanley said the county had been given five years by the CTB to produce that $3.25 million in investment. That time is up and the county has not met the requirement.