Advance Morning News
It's Friday, January 30, 2026. Today, tracking legislation in Richmond from local members of the House and Senate, Food Bank slowly reopening, and a classic Bruce Saller column.
Legislation Introduced by Local Reps Moving Through the General Assembly
By Name
A look at the bills moving through the House in Senate by Joshua Cole, Nicole Cole, Phil Scott, Stacey Annie Carroll, Tara Durant, Bryce Reeves, and Richard Stuart.
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Food Bank Slowly Coming Back Online
By Martin Davis
The Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank will begin opening up Friday morning.
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Environmental Cents (Redux): Data Center Power Costs
By Bruce Saller
Meeting data centers’ power needs will require significant new generating capacity, but what is the cost impact?
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