Tag: government_shutdown

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 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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