League of Conservation Voters

Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi announced a statewide tour to meet constituents and educate them on the potential Dominion Energy-NextEra Energy merger, which could create the largest utility company in the country. The tour will kick off in September and includes stops in Loudoun, Hampton Roads, Richmond, Charlottesville, and Roanoke. Additionally, Governor Abigail Spanberger asked to formally intervene in the case, while some leaders are pushing for a special session to extend the review period beyond six months.

Virginia data centers are increasing on-site gas turbine power generation to bypass grid connection delays, raising concerns about air pollution and conflicting with the state's clean energy goals. These projects avoid oversight under the Virginia Clean Economy Act and bypass public interest approval processes for utility projects.

Virginians for Fair Elections, a group advocating for a Virginia redistricting referendum, has received over $64 million from George Soros-backed dark money groups and Democratic leaders like Nancy Pelosi. Key donors include the American Federation of Teachers, SEIU, and the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, with GOP critics accusing Democrats of election manipulation.