Richmond, Virginia—The Stop NextEra coalition today applauded Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi’s announcement that she opposes NextEra Energy’s proposed $67 billion acquisition of Dominion Energy. After months of studying the proposal and traveling across Virginia to hear directly from residents about rising energy costs, Lt. Gov. Hashmi concluded that the merger is not in the best […]
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Roanoke-Area Residents Rally to Stop Dominion–NextEra Merger
WHAT: Rally opposing the Dominion–NextEra merger WHEN: Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Harrison Museum of African American Culture, 2502 Melrose Ave NW, Roanoke, VA 24017 WHO: Local residents, community leaders, and members of the Stop NextEra coalition ROANOKE, VA — Roanoke-area residents will gather Thursday, September 24, ahead of Lt. Gov. Ghazala […]
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Virginia General Assembly Members Become “Ratepayer Champions” Against NextEra-Dominion Takeover
RICHMOND, VA — A dozen Virginia legislators have signed on as “Ratepayer Champions,” pledging to oppose NextEra Energy’s proposed $67 billion acquisition of Dominion Energy, protect constituents from power bill increases, and protect constituents from the impacts of data centers. The $67 billion deal would hand control of Dominion Energy to Florida-based NextEra. The State […]
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Dominion Pours Millions Into Virginia Politics as Commonwealth Weighs $67 Billion NextEra Acquisition
Dominion Spends $3.67 Million in Political Contributions in the Wake of Merger Announcement RICHMOND — A coalition of Virginia organizations today denounced Dominion Energy’s increased political spending as the Commonwealth weighs NextEra Energy’s proposed $67 billion acquisition of the company. Newly filed campaign finance reports show Dominion contributed $3.67 million during the latest reporting period […]
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NextEra Hiding Memo on Election Interference Scheme, Coalition Tells Attorney General to Act
Richmond, VA. — The Stop NextEra Coalition is calling on Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones to back Piedmont Environmental Council and Clean Virginia’s push to force NextEra Energy to hand over an internal memo tied to allegations of election interference, as the State Corporation Commission decides whether to approve NextEra’s proposed $67 billion takeover of […]
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Charlottesville-Area Residents Rally Against Dominion–NextEra Merger, Demand a Voice in Virginia’s Energy Future
Photos and videos from the rally can be found here. Charlottesville, VA—Charlottesville-area residents gathered Monday ahead of Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi’s Energy Costs Listening Tour stop to speak out against the proposed $67 billion Dominion Energy–NextEra merger and call for greater public accountability in decisions that will shape Virginia’s energy future. Organized by the Stop […]
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The Cost Of ICE’s Mass Deportation Policy In Virginia? About $2,400 Per Taxpayer
Richmond, Virginia – As the Trump regime quietly ramps up its policy of mass deportation to its highest levels so far, the fiscal impact on Virginia families already struggling to make ends meet is becoming more clear. New tools from the Economic Policy Institute indicate that Virginia taxpayers will pay about $7.4 billion to support Trump’s mass deportation agenda, […]
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Charlottesville-Area Residents Rally Against Dominion–NextEra Merger, Demand a Voice in Virginia’s Energy Future
Richmond, VA -– Yesterday, the State Oversight Subcommittee of the Virginia Energy Commission convened at the General Assembly Building to receive expert testimony and public comment on the proposed merger of Dominion Energy and NextEra, the Florida-based energy conglomerate. Across the street, dozens of concerned ratepayers from across the Commonwealth, organized by the Stop NextEra […]
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From the School Supplies to the Bursar’s Office, Virginia Families Are Paying More to Learn
Richmond – As Virginia students head back to school this month, families that are already feeling cost-burdened by gas and groceries are having to make room in their budgets for rising prices on everything from glue sticks to new sneakers to college tuition bills. Nationally, the Century Foundation and Groundwork Collaborative project that the 2026-27 school year […]
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Lawsuit Against Virginia Reproductive Freedom Amendment Dismissed
BEDFORD, Va – The Bedford County Circuit Court dismissed a lawsuit filed by Liberty Counsel challenging Virginia’s Reproductive Freedom Amendment on procedural grounds. With this dismissal, the amendment will move forward — a resounding victory for Virginia voters. Judge Cook held that the antiquated § 30-13 courthouse posting requirement was directory, not mandatory and that was […]