Spanberger proposes digital team to tackle tech challenges facing state agencies

Spanberger proposes digital team to tackle tech challenges facing state agencies

News ClipRichmond Times-Dispatch·VA·6/28/2026

Senator Lucas is discussing the potential end of data center tax breaks in Virginia. Concurrently, Governor Abigail Spanberger has proposed a new statewide initiative to fund a team dedicated to resolving technology issues faced by state agencies.

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Sen. Lucas is reportedly discussing the possibility of ending data center tax breaks in Virginia. This comes as part of ongoing state budget discussions.

Separately, Governor Abigail Spanberger has put forward an entirely new statewide initiative as part of her suggested changes to the deal aimed at resolving Virginia's four-month-long budget impasse. Her proposal calls for funding a dedicated team to address the persistent technology challenges and "headaches" that have long affected various state agencies.