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What can consumers expect from the proposed Dominion deal?
The planned acquisition of Dominion Energy by NextEra Energy brings together two multi-billion-dollar utilities. Here’s how they compare, and what the Cooper Center sees ahead.
The Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism at WHRO
Ohio Needs Power For Its Data Centers. Lawmakers Want to Redefine ‘Clean Energy’ to Get It
Cooper Center figures cited as Ohio lawmakers consider legislation that will support data center growth.
Circle of Blue
Ohio's data center building boom
Big tech has expanded across Central Ohio in a big way.
CW Columbus
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Data from the Cooper Center's solar database informed senators on both sides of the solar farm debate.
The Smithfield Times
Most States' Population Growth Slowed in 2025 as International Migration Declined
According to Cooper Center data, with populations aging and birth rates near record lows, states are increasingly dependent on both domestic and international migration for growth.
The Pew Charitable Trusts
Dominion’s presence has defined Richmond for years. What happens after NextEra’s acquisition?
There are no guarantees Dominion employees wouldn’t face future layoffs even without an acquisition, said a regional economist at UVA’s Weldon Cooper Center.
The Richmonder
Why can’t we get ahead of the traffic?
VDOT relies on Cooper Center stats along with other data when making traffic decisions.
Cville Weekly
Beloit council to vote on city manager contract
The Beloit City Council is scheduled to vote on a contract with a Senior Executive Institute grad.
Beloit Daily News
Spanberger signs bills expected to create more than 3,000 jobs in Virginia
Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation aimed at counteracting job losses such as those forecast by the Cooper Center.
Dogwood
Public hearing on proposed cigarette tax is April 14
Warren County appears likely to join the growing list of counties to charge a local tax on cigarettes.
The Northern Virginia Daily
As Virginia's unemployment rate grows, one-day job fair offered
The unemployment rate in Virginia is likely to rise this year, from 3.5 percent to 4.4 percent, according to an economic forecast from UVA.
Augusta Free Press
U.S. Census Bureau counts less than 45,000 people in Charlottesville
Cooper Center population figures show a decline in Charlottesville since the last census.
Cville Weekly
Massillon to get legal help to address data center zoning regulations
Localities are adopting policy changes in view of data center growth in Ohio, as seen in Cooper Center data.
Massillon Independent