One condition of the loan, which must be paid back over two years with no interest, is that the agency must pursue license fee increases.
Sen. Richard Stuart discusses the budget bill, House Bill 30, on the floor of the Senate on Monday, June 22, 2026.
Sen. Louise Lucas discusses the budget bill, House Bill 30, on the floor of the Senate on Monday, June 22, 2026.
- DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch
After months of impasse, and firm lines drawn in sand, a much-delayed state budget agreement sailed through the General Assembly with a compromise on data center taxation suggested months ago by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
- MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch
Virginia budget negotiators are nearing a deal to ensure that the state will have a new two-year spending plan in place on July 1.
- DAVID VELAZQUEZ The Daily Progress
Plans for UVa's new data center at the Fontaine Research Park in Albemarle County now call for a three story structure costing $102 million to construct.
Sen. Lucas makes opening remarks at the June 16, 2026, meeting of Senate Finance and Appropriations
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As Virginia regulators and legislators grapple with the impact of data centers’ huge demand for electricity on other ratepayers’ bills, Sen. Mark Warner is co-sponsoring legislation for a national approach.
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Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.
Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.
Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.
Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.
One condition of the loan, which must be paid back over two years with no interest, is that the agency must pursue license fee increases.
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Sen. Richard Stuart discusses the budget bill, House Bill 30, on the floor of the Senate on Monday, June 22, 2026.
Sen. Louise Lucas discusses the budget bill, House Bill 30, on the floor of the Senate on Monday, June 22, 2026.
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One condition of the loan, which must be paid back over two years with no interest, is that the agency must pursue license fee increases.
Sen. Richard Stuart discusses the budget bill, House Bill 30, on the floor of the Senate on Monday, June 22, 2026.
Sen. Louise Lucas discusses the budget bill, House Bill 30, on the floor of the Senate on Monday, June 22, 2026.
After months of impasse, and firm lines drawn in sand, a much-delayed state budget agreement sailed through the General Assembly with a compromise on data center taxation suggested months ago by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.