Virginia lawmaker proposes sweeping ban on NDAs in local government
Virginia state Sen. Mike Jones is proposing legislation that would prohibit local government officials from signing nondisclosure agreements covering their official duties. The proposal comes as opposition grows over the expansion of AI data centers and references Amazon's changing approach to community engagement.
Virginia state Sen. Mike Jones, D-Richmond, is sponsoring legislation that would bar elected local government officials from using nondisclosure agreements to shield official actions from public disclosure. The bill is aimed at increasing transparency in local government activities.
The proposal is discussed amid intensifying community opposition to the rapid expansion of AI data centers. Amazon is identified as changing how it works with communities, but the article does not identify a specific Amazon project or locality.