Tag: general_assembly

• Virginia House Advances Budget Compromise Amid Data Center Tax Dispute and Gubernatorial Challenges

  15 Jun 2026 7:21 a.m. · Source: The Virginia Public Access Project

  Virginia's House passed a budget compromise with Gov. Spanberger's backing, including raises and legal cannabis, but data center tax breaks remain a sticking point. Meanwhile, Lynchburg GOP primary results were voided, and new gun laws face enforcement challenges.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyHealthGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyComputers and InternetElectionSocial Issues VirginiaState BudgetData CentersGeneral AssemblyGovernor Abigail SpanbergerRepublican PartyGun ControlVirginia NewsReston

• Governor Spanberger Outlines Budget Priorities, Confident in Timely Passage

  5 Jun 2026 8:49 p.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

  Governor Abigail Spanberger detailed her budget priorities, including raises for public employees, Medicaid funding, and data center energy costs. She expressed confidence in the General Assembly to deliver a timely, signable bill.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyEducationSocial IssuesEnergy Abigail SpanbergerVirginiaBudget NegotiationsGeneral AssemblyData CentersPublic EmployeesMedicaidReston

• Virginia Forecasts $1.5 Billion Revenue Boost Amid Economic Concerns

  1 Jun 2026 4:27 p.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

  Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced an updated revenue forecast showing a $1.5 billion increase for FY2026-2028. Despite the boost, Spanberger and Secretary of Finance Mark D. Sickles cautioned about national economic instability and volatile revenue sources.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyMiddle EastEmployment and Labor VirginiaAbigail SpanbergerRevenue ForecastGeneral FundBudgetGeneral AssemblyReston

• Governor Spanberger Sets Veto Record in Virginia

  31 May 2026 8:31 a.m. · Source: The Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP)

  Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has set a new record for vetoes by a governor of the same party as the legislative majority since 2000, rejecting 31 bills in her first term.

  Politics and GovernmentUSAGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsElectionLegalEducationSocial Issues Abigail SpanbergerVirginiaVetoesGeneral AssemblyVPAPPoliticsLegislation

• Governor DeWine Pauses Data Center Tax Exemptions for Review

  27 May 2026 3:48 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

  Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered a temporary halt on new data center tax exemption requests. This pause allows the General Assembly to study the impact of data center growth and local benefits, effective after Monday's meeting.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEconomyGeneral PoliticsLegal OhioGovernor Mike DeWineData CentersTax ExemptionOhio Tax Credit AuthorityGeneral AssemblyTechnologyOhio Governors Office

← Back to latest