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Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Auction Generates Over $1 Billion for Clean Energy Investments

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Auction Generates Over $1 Billion for Clean Energy Investments

The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) recently concluded its 73rd auction, generating over $1 billion in revenue. This marks the first time the program has exceeded this financial milestone and is the first auction since Virginia officially rejoined on July 1 of this year. All 27,389,847 current vintage allowances and 1,148,000 cost containment reserve allowances were sold, with the auction settling at $37.65, the highest clearing price in RGGI's history. This price is $2.65 above the previous record set in June. The increased revenue will be invested by participating states into various programs aimed at expanding clean, affordable energy, improving energy efficiency, supporting community resiliency, and providing direct electric bill credits. Since its inception in 2009, RGGI has capped power sector emissions across 11 states in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, requiring power plants to purchase allowances for their emissions.
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Virginia Governor Spanberger Ends Youngkin-Era Rulemaking Effort Restricting Transgender Student Participation in Sports and Facilities

Virginia Governor Spanberger Ends Youngkin-Era Rulemaking Effort Restricting Transgender Student Participation in Sports and Facilities

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has quietly terminated a rulemaking process initiated by her predecessor, former Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin, that aimed to restrict transgender students' participation in sports and their use of bathrooms and locker rooms. Youngkin's administration had requested the Virginia Board of Health in October 2025 to create a rule to "protect and preserve the public health of women and girls" by limiting transgender girls' access to these areas. However, Spanberger's administration intervened without public notice, and the effort was officially withdrawn in late July. Governor Spanberger announced the rule's demise at Virginia Pridefest, expressing her commitment to valuing the LGBTQ+ community. Her administration consulted with Attorney General Jay Jones's office and determined that the Board of Health lacked the legal authority to enact such a rule.
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Digital Realty Partners with NVIDIA and Emerald AI to Launch Power-Flexible AI Factory in Virginia

Digital Realty Partners with NVIDIA and Emerald AI to Launch Power-Flexible AI Factory in Virginia

Digital Realty Partners with NVIDIA and Emerald AI to Launch Power-Flexible AI Factory in Virginia
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Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger Reverses Transgender Sports Rule Imposed by Former Governor Glenn Youngkin

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger Reverses Transgender Sports Rule Imposed by Former Governor Glenn Youngkin

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has ended a rule initiated by former Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin that restricted transgender students' participation in sports and access to bathrooms and locker rooms. This decision was reportedly made quietly and was not publicly announced through a press release until months after the intervention. The information became public during the recent Virginia Pridefest, where Governor Spanberger affirmed her support for the LGBTQ+ community. The reversal has drawn strong reactions, with conservative voters expressing anger and criticism, while more liberal-leaning individuals and groups have praised the move. The rule, which aimed to limit trans girls' ability to participate in sports, was a contentious policy during Governor Youngkin's term.
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Senators Kaine and Warner Introduce Bill to Curb Overcrowding at Reagan National Airport Following Deadly Crash

Senators Kaine and Warner Introduce Bill to Curb Overcrowding at Reagan National Airport Following Deadly Crash

Virginia's U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, both Democrats, have introduced the DCA Air Safety Act in response to a deadly 2025 crash near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and ongoing concerns about overcrowding. The crash, which involved an American Airlines Bombardier jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River, killed 67 people. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation revealed that one air traffic controller was managing 29 aircraft within an 18-minute period on the night of the collision. The proposed legislation aims to enhance safety by capping hourly arrivals at no more than 28 aircraft per 60-minute period, down from the current rate of 30 (which was 32 at the time of the crash). It also seeks to reduce flight clustering by requiring airports to set limits for each 30-minute period to spread out flights more evenly. Additionally, the bill proposes removing 30 flight slots over five years, starting in 2028, including at least 26 flights t...
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Billy Horschel skips European flagship event with his PGA Tour card on the line

Billy Horschel skips European flagship event with his PGA Tour card on the line

Billy Horschel has been at the BMW PGA Championship every year since 2021 and he's a two-time winner of the European tour's flagship event
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'I'm not a doomer': US Senator Mark Warner makes the case for acting fast on AI guardrails

'I'm not a doomer': US Senator Mark Warner makes the case for acting fast on AI guardrails

By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress should pass legislation by the year-end setting AI safety standards, as an immediate first step toward broad guardrails for an industry whose rapid development has alarmed tech CEOs and the public alike, U.S.
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Great Smoky Mountains fall foliage could be best in the US. When to see peak colors

Great Smoky Mountains fall foliage could be best in the US. When to see peak colors

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will see vibrant fall colors as leaves begin to change. Why colors could be so vivid this year and where are the best places to see foliage.
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US appeals court skeptical of DOJ bid to revive cases against Trump foes Comey, James

US appeals court skeptical of DOJ bid to revive cases against Trump foes Comey, James

By Andrew Goudsward RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept 15 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday appeared wary of the Justice Department’s bid to revive criminal cases against two of President Donald Trump's longtime adversaries, former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James
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North Carolina Peatland Restoration Project Aims to Combat Climate Change and Preserve Ecosystems

North Carolina Peatland Restoration Project Aims to Combat Climate Change and Preserve Ecosystems

A significant peatland restoration project is underway in North Carolina, led by Colorado-based company Pantheon Regeneration. The initiative focuses on a 23-square-mile tract where decades of drainage ditches, originally dug for an abandoned farming venture, have left the peatlands vulnerable to drought and wildfires, altering native habitats and releasing 130,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually. Peatlands, while accounting for only 3% of global land surface, store one-third of the Earth’s carbon dioxide. However, when degraded, they become major emitters of greenhouse gases. Pantheon's plan involves blocking ditches to control the water table, culling invasive species, and replanting native flora. This project is modeled after other successful restorations, including the nearby Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, one of the largest peatland restoration efforts in the U.S. The company also plans to sell carbon credits to fund the restoration and preservation of a million acres of peatland along the Ea...
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Capital One Seeks Design Manager for Retail Bank Cafes Amidst Evolving Retail Trends

Capital One Seeks Design Manager for Retail Bank Cafes Amidst Evolving Retail Trends

Capital One Seeks Design Manager for Retail Bank Cafes Amidst Evolving Retail Trends
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Memphis home prices drop 4.1%, among the largest declines in the US

Memphis home prices drop 4.1%, among the largest declines in the US

Memphis home prices are falling as high mortgage rates and shifting market demand cool the housing sector in Tennessee.