Data Centers & Local Policy: Virginia’s data-center fight keeps heating up, with national reporting highlighting how communities are blocking major projects over energy, water, and noise—while local governments in the region weigh moratoriums and new rules. Scientific Infrastructure in Virginia: Jefferson Lab broke ground on the Jefferson Lab Data Center in Newport News to house the DOE High Performance Data Facility, aiming to connect data, instruments, and computing for researchers nationwide. Healthcare Tech in Virginia: GE HealthCare is expanding its equipment management partnership with Carilion Clinic, adding asset management and real-time tracking to improve device availability and reduce operational variation. Public Health & Treatment Access: An NIH-funded project is scaling a primary-care model for prescribing medication for opioid use disorder across about 40 clinics in Ohio and West Virginia, focusing on closing the gap between research and real-world practice. Water & Environmental Risk: A FEMA-funded flood mitigation study is underway in Mingo County, West Virginia, gathering resident input to target problem areas and reduce repeat flooding. STEM Education & Workforce: Emory & Henry University is launching a Fall 2026 certificate in Foundational Medical Spanish and Culture to train future healthcare professionals for Spanish-speaking patients.