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General Assembly 2026 Here’s what House lawmakers want to require of data centers to keep their sales tax break Legislators are still hammering out differences in the Senate and House versions of the state spending plan, with proposed new standards tied to the industry’s tax exemption Click here to read more , and Shannon Heckt, Virginia Mercury April 29, 2026
General Assembly 2026 Cerina and Justin Fairfax tragedy underscores new Va. laws that could help prevent similar violence Updates to the state’s Red Flag law can enhance access to risk orders while a new workgroup could explore ways to reform divorce laws Click here to read more , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury April 28, 2026
General Assembly 2026 Virginia cannabis retail plan in limbo after lawmakers reject Spanberger changes Governor must decide whether to sign or veto long-debated proposal as disputes over regulation, enforcement and timelines persist Click here to read more , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury April 27, 2026
General Assembly 2026 Data center tax exemption changes still holding up Virginia budget A Democratic senator wants to end the $1.9 billion handout. The industry doesn’t want to cede that much. Click here to read more , and Charlie Paullin, Virginia Mercury April 27, 2026