Following the 2026 “crossover” deadline on February 18, 2026, the Virginia General Assembly is now in the final phase of its session, focusing on reconciling differences between House and Senate versions of bills, with a strong focus on Democratic-led initiatives regarding affordability, environmental regulation, and constitutional amendments.
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General Assembly Crossover Update
As of the February 17–18, 2026, crossover deadline, the Virginia General Assembly has advanced significant legislation regarding gun control, a phased minimum wage increase, data center regulations, and cannabis, while leaving hundreds of other bills dead in their chamber of origin.
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Weeks 2 & 3 General Assembly Recap
During the 2nd and 3rd weeks of the 2026 GA session there was progress on labor rights, constitutional amendments, and Spanberger’s Affordable Virginia agenda. There was also infighting over redistricting and a proposed map. Crossover is rapidly approaching…
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Week One General Assembly Recap
During the week of January 19-23, 2026, the Virginia General Assembly focused on high-stakes redistricting, child care subsidy expansion, and energy policy. Key actions included Democrats advancing a potential constitutional amendment for mid-decade redistricting, new legislation to expand child care access, and efforts to reintegrate into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
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1/15/26 – STOP the Data Center Takeover of Hanover
Friends of Hanover is hosting a brief rally before the Hanover Planning Commission meeting where Hunting Hawk Technology Park is on the agenda on January 15th Wear Red and meet up by 5:30 Hanover Administration Building 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover, VA 23069
Goochland TOD Passes Despite Fierce Opposition
In the wee hours of Friday 11/7, after a lengthy public hearing where more than eighty speakers shared concerns, frustrations, and requests for a no-vote or deferral, the Goochland Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 in favor of the TOD proposal as amended.
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United Methodist Church Announces Opposition to Data Center Overdevelopment in Central Virginia
The statement detailed their solidarity with community members and their deep concern about the over-development of data center infrastructure in the Commonwealth.
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Public Opinion Shifts Goochland on TOD Proposal
With less than two weeks until the Goochland Board of Supervisors votes on the TOD proposal, the county has proposed revisions based on public feedback. Public Hearing: Thus, Nov 6, 2025 6:30PM, Goochland HS Auditorium.
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Wyndham Hosts Valuable Information Meeting on Data Centers
On 10/21, the Wyndham HOA and Smart Development Task force hosted a community meeting about data centers. The Shady Grove Elementary School gym was packed with residents who attended to learn and share comments and concerns.
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Goochland Board of Supervisors Grapples with Accusations of Undisclosed Data Center Contract
Serious accusations were leveled over the weekend from within the Goochland Board of Supervisors (BoS) in relation to the TOD proposal…
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10/21/25 – Wyndham Community Meeting: Data Center Proposed Adjacent to Wyndham
Hosted by the Wyndham Foundation HOA, Smart Development Taskforce HHHunt and partners have submitted a proposal to Hanover County for rezoning to allow the construction of Hunting Hawk Technology Park on 410 Acres in Hanover County adjacent to the Wyndham Community. If implemented, this will impact every homeowner in Wyndham along with other Henrico neighbors…. Read More
Nuclear Reactors Near Short Pump: Urgent Community Meeting 9/18
The Goochland Planning Commission is in the stages of finalizing a proposal that would allow nuclear reactors to be positioned perilously close to Henrico County. Many homes and schools in Western Henrico will be within the ten-mile Emergency Planning Radius.
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