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Virginia Tightens Data Center Rules | Virginia Beach News
Governor Abigail Spanberger just dropped a major move: an executive order ending secret deals for data centers, launching an AI task force, and enforcing tougher environmental rules. Now, any data center over 25 megawatts needs local approval — no more “quick sign-offs.” It’s a clear message: build responsibly or don’t build at all. While lawmakers have long called for regulation — and some cities like Chesapeake and Virginia Beach already imposed their own limits — this order finally catches up to the growing demand for accountability. Still, critics say it doesn’t touch tax breaks, and the state Senate is already diving into deeper policy reviews. The fight for responsible growth isn’t over — it’s just getting more structured. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.pilotonline.com/2026/09/18/spanberger-order-virginia-data-centers/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/496623d0e3b28528 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.
