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Virginia Democrats Divided Over Budget and Data Center Taxes Amid Cannabis Legalization Deal
Virginia Democrats are in a 'civil war' over the state budget and data center tax exemptions, while Governor Spanberger and legislators finalize a deal for retail cannabis sales starting July 2027. Other news includes challenges to Trump's monument and new…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyEnvironmentEducation Virginia PoliticsState BudgetData CentersCannabis LegalizationAbigail SpanbergerLouise LucasDonald TrumpVirginia NewsReston
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Virginia Budget Negotiators Reconvene Amid Data Center Tax Stalemate
Virginia's General Assembly budget negotiators are set to meet after 14 weeks of deadlock, with a July 1 shutdown deadline looming. Disagreements over data center tax exemptions remain the central hurdle, sparking intense debate.
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Virginia Budget Talks Collapse Amid Data Center Tax Dispute, "Skinny Budget" Eyed
Virginia's budget negotiations have failed over a data center tax exemption, with Senator Lucas blaming Governor Spanberger and Speaker Scott. A "skinny budget" is now considered as consumer sentiment hits a record low.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEconomyEducationEnvironmentElectionSocial Issues Virginia BudgetData CentersLouise LucasAbigail SpanbergerConsumer SentimentShenandoah CountyFBIVirginia NewsReston