Data Center Politics: Virginia’s data-center boom is colliding with midterm politics as new race ratings and internal polling suggest GOP-held seats in the “data center capital” are getting tighter, with Democrats now targeting additional districts. Local Governance: Prince William County is shifting data-center approvals from by-right zoning to case-by-case, public hearings—an approach that could reshape how other Virginia counties handle new projects. Affordable Housing Tech: Richmond Habitat for Humanity is testing mobile 3D-printed geopolymer wall panels for an Eastern Henrico affordable housing development, partnering with Virginia Tech and local housing funds. Workforce & Aviation: Shenandoah University launched Virginia’s first air traffic control undergraduate certificate, aiming to feed students into FAA-approved evaluation and faster hiring. AI Policy & Safety: Trump named DNI Jay Clayton as an “AI czar,” framing a new “Super Intelligence Force” to steer AI oversight. Healthcare Privacy: Healthcare privacy teams are increasingly using AI to monitor and investigate potential privacy violations, raising new governance and risk questions. Energy Costs: A new analysis warns federal energy policy changes could drive higher household electricity and gasoline costs nationwide, with major economic and health impacts. Public Safety: AAA reports deer crashes spike in Virginia’s Oct–Dec period, with many incidents concentrated in a single quarter.