Appalachian Power and Dominion have expressed an interest in building SMRs, and Dominion has included them in its long-range plans. But there have been no approvals or final decisions made.
Politics
No money in Virginia budget for bill that would have helped pay for rural electric vehicle charging stations
Del. Rip Sullivan has been trying for several years to smooth the way for charging stations in rural areas and smaller cities. The Virginia General Assembly didn’t find money for it in the budget.
Gov. Youngkin says legislators made ‘colossal mistake’ by leaving arena out of budget
Senate Finance Chair Louise Lucas declares “I’m a roadblock” to a state role in the proposed Alexandria project.
Bill intended to smooth the way for broadband expansion in Virginia heads to Youngkin
As demand for broadband in rural areas has increased rapidly, electric cooperatives and ISPs have disagreed over who should pay the associated infrastructure costs, and how long the work should take.
Trump and Biden sweep to victory as Virginians cast their votes on Super Tuesday
The former president comfortably defeated Nikki Haley, the only other candidate among the six Republicans on the ballot still in the race.
Live election results from Virginia’s presidential primary
We also have election results, via Associated Press, from other Super Tuesday states.
Democratic Speaker Scott appoints Southwest Virginia Republicans to Tobacco Commission
The speaker’s move is in stark contrast to the partisan shakeup the last time Democrats were in charge.
Democrats sent Youngkin an entire slate of cannabis bills. Here’s what’s in them.
Only two Republicans voted in favor of legislation that would create an adult-use marketplace for marijuana products in Virginia — Del. Chris Obenshain and state Sen. Christie New Craig.
Despite low approval rating, Biden leads Trump by 4 points among Virginia voters, Roanoke College poll says
The poll shows Haley would beat Biden. About 53% of Virginians approve of the way Gov. Glenn Youngkin is handling his job.
Budget negotiators named; will start work Sunday to resolve differences
The House and Senate are nearly $1 billion apart on school funding.