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Virginia Democrats Fail to Reach Compromise on Data Center Tax Exemption

Virginia Democrats Fail to Reach Compromise on Data Center Tax Exemption

News ClipInside Climate News·VA·3/13/2026

Virginia lawmakers failed to reach a compromise on a data center tax exemption, with Senate Democrats favoring an end to the exemptions and House Democrats approving legislation to continue them if data centers transition to renewable energy.

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Gov: Virginia DEQ
RICHMOND, Va.—Virginia lawmakers under Democratic control failed to produce a budget on schedule Thursday because of heightened debates over a tax exemption for data centers. Lawmakers from both chambers adjourned without passing a budget draft needed to make their spending plan public for the requ