Friends of Hanover is working round the clock to fight the data centers proposed for Hanover County. Their leadership led to a recommend to Deny from the Planning Commission on the Hunting Hawk Technology Park. With that proposal withdrawn by the developer, they are focused on the next data center proposal.
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VA General Assembly Wrap Up 2026
The 2026 Virginia General Assembly regular session adjourned on March 14, 2026, marking a historic era of unified Democratic control under the state’s first female governor, Abigail Spanberger. While lawmakers passed over 1,200 bills, they failed to reach a budget agreement, necessitating a special session next month.
General Assembly Update 2/19-3/6
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.
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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