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Data Center Tax Break Figures in Virginia Budget Talks

Data Center Tax Break Figures in Virginia Budget Talks

News ClipGovTech·Richmond, Henrico County, VA·3/13/2026

Negotiations in the Virginia General Assembly have stalled over a proposal to repeal a sales tax exemption on data center equipment. Gov. Abigail Spanberger has raised the possibility of implementing a data center electricity consumption tax.

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Negotiations have stalled over a state Senate proposal to repeal a sales tax exemption on data center equipment. Gov. Abigail Spanberger raised the possibility of a data center electricity consumption tax.