Virginia data center boon: Officials debate scrapping tax breaks

Virginia lawmakers are debating whether to end a $1.6 billion annual tax break for the data center industry, which has led to a major data center boom in the state over the past 18 years. This has sparked opposition from industry groups who warn it could halt investment, while some lawmakers argue the tax break is no longer necessary. The debate comes amid growing national pushback on data centers and their impact on local communities.