Virginia Budget Passes: Data Centers Face $1.2B Energy Tax | Roanoke Valley's Morning News – June 23, 2026
Virginia's two-year state budget is heading to Governor Spanberger after passing both chambers Monday. The Senate voted 23-16 to keep data center tax breaks but require $1.2 billion in energy taxes — a compromise Senator Louise Lucas says achieves the right balance. The House followed 71-22. Roanoke County Delegate Joe McNamara opposed the $205 billion plan, arguing lawmakers missed a chance to cut the grocery tax for working Virginians. The budget includes $13 million for Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, $6 million for a new Patient Research Center, and nearly $2 million for…
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