Virginia has a data center boon. Officials debate whether it's time to scrap its tax breaks

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by Olivia Diaz, Associated Press/Report for America
March 11, 2026
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Virginia officials are debating ending tax breaks for data centers, which have made the state a global hub.

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If you live in Virginia, changes to data center tax breaks could affect local tax revenue, potentially impacting public services or property taxes.

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Virginia has become the world's largest data hub over the past 18 years. Officials in Virginia are currently debating whether to eliminate tax breaks for data centers. This debate occurs as numerous communities nationwide are opposing data centers in local zoning meetings.

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Officials in Virginia are debating whether to eliminate tax breaks for data centers.

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