Tag: data_centers

Virginia Governor Urges Data Centers to Pay for Infrastructure Upgrades

23 Jul 2026 3:31 p.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

Governor Abigail Spanberger is pushing Virginia regulators to make data centers cover the costs of new transmission infrastructure, aiming to protect families and small businesses from higher electricity bills. This unusual direct intervention seeks to ensure industry, not ratepayers, funds…

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Governor Spanberger Marks Six Months, Touting Cost-Saving Measures and Economic Growth in Virginia

17 Jul 2026 1:43 p.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

Governor Abigail Spanberger reflects on her first six months, highlighting the Affordable Virginia Agenda, record education funding, and over $5 billion in new business investment, aiming to lower costs and ensure stability for Virginians.

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Virginia Faces Legal Battles Over Gun Laws, Budget Boosts Health Coverage, and Data Center Debate Intensifies

7 Jul 2026 7:24 a.m. · Source: The Virginia Public Access Project

A three-judge panel rejects consolidating gun law challenges, while Virginia's new budget allocates $150 million for health insurance. The state also joins a push against new ICE policies, and data center expansion sparks local debate.

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Virginia Governor Spanberger Touts Landmark Data Center Energy Tax in Politico Interview

6 Jul 2026 3:09 p.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

Governor Abigail Spanberger discussed Virginia's new data center energy consumption tax and efforts to lower energy costs for residents in a Politico interview. She highlighted measures to protect ratepayers and ensure data centers pay their fair share.

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Virginia Budget Preserves Data Center Tax Break, Legalizes Recreational Cannabis Sales

6 Jul 2026 7:22 a.m. · Source: The Virginia Public Access Project

Virginia's new budget preserves a $2 billion data center tax break while adding an energy tax. It also legalizes recreational cannabis sales, raises state employee pay, and enacts new gun laws, impacting residents statewide.

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Virginia Sees Record Gun Background Checks Amid Major State Developments

3 Jul 2026 7:17 a.m. · Source: The Virginia Public Access Project

Virginia recorded an all-time high in gun background checks in June. Other key news includes the Prince William Digital Gateway's demise, legal challenges to a reproductive rights amendment, and Supreme Court action on a reporter's sources.

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Virginia Judge Blocks ICE Mask Ban Amid New State Laws and Data Center Expansion

1 Jul 2026 7:19 a.m. · Source: The Virginia Public Access Project

A federal judge blocked Virginia's ICE mask ban. The state budget passed, enabling a $100 billion data center project while imposing a new energy tax. Hundreds of new laws, including rejoining RGGI, took effect July 1.

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Virginia Finalizes Budget, Approves Marijuana Sales, and Navigates Gun Law Changes

30 Jun 2026 7:19 a.m. · Source: The Virginia Public Access Project

Virginia lawmakers finalized the state's $207 billion budget, approved recreational marijuana sales for 2027, and delayed an assault weapons open-carry ban. A judge also blocked a separate assault weapons sales ban, which the Attorney General will appeal.

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Virginia Lawmakers Face Critical Budget Deadline, Weigh Spanberger's Amendments

29 Jun 2026 7:19 a.m. · Source: The Virginia Public Access Project

Virginia lawmakers will reconvene Monday to consider Governor Spanberger's 14 budget amendments, including a new state park and data center tax, as the state faces a critical fiscal deadline on Tuesday.

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Governor Spanberger Proposes Budget Amendments Amid Prison Reforms and State Financial Challenges

24 Jun 2026 7:21 a.m. · Source: The Virginia Public Access Project

Governor Abigail Spanberger will propose budget amendments and announced significant improvements in Virginia's prisons, including reduced assaults and overdoses, while the state faces financial hurdles with its wildlife agency and a failed IT project.

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Virginia General Assembly Passes Budget, Governor Spanberger Praises Key Provisions

22 Jun 2026 3:48 p.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

Virginia's General Assembly passed the state budget, with Governor Spanberger highlighting raises for public employees, school investments, and a new statewide energy consumption tax on data centers to ensure fair contributions and affordability.

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Virginia Budget Deal Taxes Data Centers, Funds Raises Amid Drought Concerns

22 Jun 2026 7:20 a.m. · Source: The Virginia Public Access Project

Virginia's new two-year budget includes an energy consumption tax on data centers, generating $1.2 billion, alongside raises for teachers and state employees. Amid drought, data centers face water restrictions. The budget also addresses school construction and Richmond Coliseum demolition.

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Virginia Budget Nears Finalization, Assault Weapon Ban Upheld

19 Jun 2026 7:28 a.m. · Source: The Virginia Public Access Project

Virginia budget leaders have reached an agreement in principle, aiming for a July 1 deal. Concurrently, a judge denied an injunction against the state's new assault weapon ban, set to take effect soon.

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Virginia Budget Impasse Nears Deadline Amid Data Center Tax Dispute; Governor Spanberger Signs Key Legislation

18 Jun 2026 7:30 a.m. · Source: The Virginia Public Access Project

Virginia lawmakers face a June 30 budget deadline amid an impasse over data center tax breaks, risking a government shutdown. Meanwhile, Governor Spanberger signed bills defining agrivoltaics and expanding contraception access, also joining the Reproductive Freedom Alliance.

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Virginia Democrats Divided Over Budget and Data Center Taxes Amid Cannabis Legalization Deal

17 Jun 2026 7:21 a.m. · Source: The Virginia Public Access Project

Virginia Democrats are in a 'civil war' over the state budget and data center tax exemptions, while Governor Spanberger and legislators finalize a deal for retail cannabis sales starting July 2027. Other news includes challenges to Trump's monument and new…

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Virginia Budget Negotiators Reconvene Amid Data Center Tax Stalemate

16 Jun 2026 7:21 a.m. · Source: The Virginia Public Access Project

Virginia's General Assembly budget negotiators are set to meet after 14 weeks of deadlock, with a July 1 shutdown deadline looming. Disagreements over data center tax exemptions remain the central hurdle, sparking intense debate.

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Virginia House Advances Budget Compromise Amid Data Center Tax Dispute and Gubernatorial Challenges

15 Jun 2026 7:21 a.m. · Source: The Virginia Public Access Project

Virginia's House passed a budget compromise with Gov. Spanberger's backing, including raises and legal cannabis, but data center tax breaks remain a sticking point. Meanwhile, Lynchburg GOP primary results were voided, and new gun laws face enforcement challenges.

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Virginia Governor Navigates Budget Impasse Amid Federal Lawsuit and Economic Shifts

12 Jun 2026 7:24 a.m. · Source: The Virginia Public Access Project

Governor Abigail Spanberger is at the center of Virginia's budget standoff over data center tax cuts, while the Trump administration sues the state over new immigration laws. A gun manufacturer exits, but new jobs are announced.

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Virginia Governor Sued Over Tech Ouster Amid Budget Standoff and Gun Ban Legal Fight

11 Jun 2026 7:26 a.m. · Source: The Virginia Public Access Project

Governor Spanberger faces a lawsuit from a former Virginia Tech rector, while the state grapples with a budget impasse over data center tax breaks and legal challenges to a new assault weapons ban.

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Virginia Budget Talks Collapse Amid Data Center Tax Dispute, "Skinny Budget" Eyed

8 Jun 2026 7:24 a.m. · Source: The Virginia Public Access Project

Virginia's budget negotiations have failed over a data center tax exemption, with Senator Lucas blaming Governor Spanberger and Speaker Scott. A "skinny budget" is now considered as consumer sentiment hits a record low.

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Governor Spanberger Outlines Budget Priorities, Confident in Timely Passage

5 Jun 2026 8:49 p.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

Governor Abigail Spanberger detailed her budget priorities, including raises for public employees, Medicaid funding, and data center energy costs. She expressed confidence in the General Assembly to deliver a timely, signable bill.

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Virginia Grapples with Rural Hospital Crisis, Data Center Tax Debate, and New Weapon Laws

5 Jun 2026 7:25 a.m. · Source: The Virginia Public Access Project

Virginia faces a healthcare crisis as rural hospitals risk closure, while lawmakers debate data center tax breaks. New legislation bans weapons in medical facilities, and local communities push back against data center expansion.

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Virginia Budget Talks Intensify Amid Cannabis Sales Push and Data Center Concerns

3 Jun 2026 7:18 a.m. · Source: The Virginia Public Access Project

Virginia lawmakers are pushing for a state budget deal by June 30, navigating debates over legalizing retail cannabis sales and managing the growing impact of data centers on electricity and communities.

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Virginia Lawmakers Race Against Deadline to Avert Government Shutdown

1 Jun 2026 7:23 a.m. · Source: The Virginia Public Access Project

Virginia lawmakers are scrambling to finalize the state budget by June 30, risking a government shutdown. Governor Spanberger faces dissent over vetoes, while data center growth and a measles outbreak also draw attention.

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Virginia Faces Budget Standoff Amid Key Policy Shifts and Financial Scrutiny

28 May 2026 7:32 a.m. · Source: The Virginia Public Access Project

Governor Spanberger warns against budget abuses as Virginia addresses significant unemployment overpayments, resumes private gun sale background checks, and grapples with data center impacts.

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