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Virginia Governor Spanberger Prepares for Federal Healthcare and Food Assistance Cuts

20 Jul 2026 1:22 p.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

Governor Spanberger is preparing Virginia for significant federal healthcare and SNAP cuts from H.R.1, President Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill.' The state budget allocates nearly $1 billion to protect coverage and mitigate impacts.

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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 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 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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Virginia Reinstates Private Gun Sale Background Checks Amidst Key Budget and Policy Decisions

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

Virginia sees background checks for private gun sales resume July 1. The state budget includes lawmaker pay raises and funds for HIV programs, a landfill cleanup, and infrastructure. Education standards face delays, and a federal housing bill's future is uncertain.

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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 General Fund Revenues Up 6.5% Through May, Exceeding Forecasts

12 Jun 2026 2:12 p.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

Virginia's General Fund revenues grew 6.5% year-over-year through May, exceeding forecasts by 2.9%. Governor Spanberger announced the strong position for a surplus, while acknowledging inflationary concerns and directing a new forecast for future budget planning.

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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 Grapples with Measles Surge, Tribal Water Rights Win, and Utility Rebate Discussions

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

Virginia faces a measles outbreak, a Rappahannock Tribe legal victory for water rights, and state discussions on utility rebates from greenhouse gas funds. Rural hospitals are at risk, and Fairfax County leaders express concern over the state budget impasse.

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Virginia Governor Addresses Budget, Marijuana Market, and Rising Energy Costs

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

Governor Spanberger expects a new state budget by July 1, discusses legalizing recreational marijuana, and faces concerns over increased electric bills from rejoining RGGI, alongside other key Virginia developments.

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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 Sees Budget Boost, Marriage Equality Push Amid Key Policy Decisions

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

Virginia's budget outlook improves, while a campaign launches to enshrine marriage equality. Governor Spanberger vetoes a cannabis market bill, and Virginia Tech's board makes key governance decisions, reflecting a dynamic political and social landscape.

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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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