Data center expansion looms over midterm elections

Data center expansion in the Sterling, Virginia area near Dulles International Airport is generating backlash from local communities due to issues like high energy bills and noise complaints. This has turned into a political issue, with Democrats and Republicans campaigning against state-funded tax incentives for data center companies. The fight over data centers in Virginia has pitted Democrats against each other, as the new Democratic governor has sparred with the powerful Senate President Pro Tem over continued tax breaks for these projects.