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Virginia is home to the world's largest producer of hummus
The largest producer of hummus in the world is in Chesterfield County. The big picture: Sabra is the nation's top-selling hummus., per the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, and it's made only in the state. It all started in 2010 when Sabra opened its Chesterfield facility, which has since grown to...
Virginia ranks high for mom legislators with young kids
Virginia is among the states with the highest representation of legislators who are mothers with little kids, according to a new report.Why it matters: State legislatures shape policies that directly impact families, but moms of small children remain vastly underrepresented in state capitols nationwide.The big picture: An estimated 85% of women become mothers by the time they hit 45. But about 25% of all state legislators were moms as of 2024, the analysis from the Vote Mama Foundation found.Just 8% are mothers with children under the age of 18. Barely 2% of mom legislators are women of color.Data: Vote Mama...
Virginia's soaring power demand could lead to energy bill hikes
Virginia is facing the greatest growth in power demand since the years immediately post-World War II, Dominion Energy said last week. Why it matters: Dominion customers are on the hook to help pay for that increased need via their energy bills, which could go up by an average of 50% in the next 15 years, a spokesperson told WRIC.The big picture: A major component to this demand is data centers. Northern Virginia has the greatest concentration of them in the world. They house the computers that make tech like high-speed streaming — whether it's Netflix or your Spotify playlist — possible. Proponents say they're...
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