Virginia Budget Debate Turns Public Amid Data Center Dispute
Top Democrats are split over proposals to make data centers pay more for power and environmental costs as negotiators race to finish the budget.
6 Articles
6 Articles
A $1.9 billion annual tax exemption for data centers has stalled Virginia’s biannual budget since March. Governor Abigail Spanberger said yesterday that she hopes to reach an agreement by June 30, the deadline to avoid a partial closure of the state government. The budget, which is normally approved in April, faces an internal rift between Democrats. The Senate, led by President pro tempore Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth), wants to eliminate the sal…
Governor Spanberger says Virginia budget deal is coming, shutdown will be avoided
RICHMOND, Va. Gov. Abigail Spanberger says Virginia will have a budget by the end of the month and avoid a state government shutdown.Spanberger made the comments at an event in Hanover on Monday, following a meeting between budget negotiators and the governor on Friday.Lawmakers have been unable to reach an agreement on the budget, usually finished by April, with the central disagreement focused on whether to end a sales tax exemption for data c…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
