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Sep 6, 2026 [3 selected stories]

Virginia weighs new investments as taxes, energy capacity and infrastructure shape the public agenda

Sunday’s Virginia news centered on decisions that could affect household costs, public facilities and the state’s ability to meet future infrastructure demands.

WRIC (8 News) - Sep 6, 2026

Chesterfield voters may decide on a 1% school-tax increase

Chesterfield County is seeking approval for a tax referendum that could raise millions of dollars for school construction and renovations. Local reporting found that some residents were unaware the measure could appear on the November ballot, prompting the county to provide more information.

The Richmonder - Sep 6, 2026

Power auction raises questions about Virginia’s future energy supply

A power-grid auction reportedly fell short of meeting projected 2028–29 energy needs, with an organizing group pointing to data centers as a factor. Dominion Energy also cited fossil-fuel plant retirements and other system constraints, but the candidate data does not establish the size or duration of any potential shortfall.

WRIC (8 News) - Sep 6, 2026

Nearly $40 million announced for Virginia airport projects

Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced that nearly $40 million will be invested in Virginia airports after she signed bipartisan legislation to modernize aviation projects across the commonwealth. The candidate data does not specify the individual airports or project allocations.

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