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FILE PHOTO: AI (Artificial Intelligence) letters and robot hand are placed on computer motherboard in this illustration created on June 23, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Mar 20, 2026

Trump releases AI policy for Congress to pre-empt state rules

The Trump administration unveiled a national AI policy urging Congress to enact uniform legislation to protect children and streamline AI innovation across the U.S.

The Fin Fan ACHE area at the Microsoft data center in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin on Sept. 18, 2025. Microsoft announced plans to spend $4 billion to build a second data center in Mount Pleasant that it says will be the most advanced AI center in the world.
Mar 19, 2026

Microsoft vows to end secret data center agreements with local governments

Microsoft will stop using non-disclosure agreements with local governments for data center projects to increase transparency and public trust.

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Mar 13, 2026

Virginia House and Senate clash over data center tax breaks

A fight between the Virginia House and Senate over a tax break for data centers has brought budget negotiations to a standstill.

Multibillion-dollar data center campuses were announced in Louisa, Caroline and Stafford counties in 2025. Photo by Adobe Stock
Mar 1, 2026

Giant economic development deals took spotlight in 2025

Virginia's 2025 saw major data center and pharmaceutical investments driving growth despite federal workforce declines and budget challenges.

Three data center projects totaling 7 million-plus square feet are under construction now in Stafford County. Photo by HAIYAN/Adobe Stock
Mar 1, 2026

NoVa data center development moves down I-95

Stafford County is experiencing rapid data center growth with three major projects underway and 18 in the pipeline, driven by developers like Vantage Data Centers.

VFP’s Scott Jones says the company will have six buildings on its Duffield campus after its latest expansion. Photo by Earl Neikirk
Mar 1, 2026

VFP moves forward on $30M expansion in Scott County

VFP is investing $35 million to expand its Scott County facility, adding new buildings and jobs to support growing data center and utility infrastructure needs.

Arlington County reported investment in about 268,000 square feet of office space in 2025. Photo courtesy Adobe Stock
Mar 1, 2026

Northern Virginia focuses on strengths amid federal cuts

Northern Virginia's economy adapts to federal job cuts in 2025 by expanding defense tech, aerospace, AI, and data centers across Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William.

Wrap Technologies held a ribbon cutting in September 2025 for its $4 million manufacturing headquarters in Norton. Official photo by Kaitlyn DeHarde, Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin
Mar 1, 2026

Manufacturing-heavy Southwest Virginia captures new industries 

Southwest Virginia sees major investments in manufacturing, indoor agriculture, and energy projects, boosting jobs and regional economic development in 2025.

L to R: Roanoke Regional Partnership head John Hull and Botetourt County Administrator Gary Larrowe at the planned Google data center campus site Photo by Natalee Waters
Mar 1, 2026

Google data center campus spawns excitement, concern

Google will invest $3 billion to build a data center campus in Botetourt County, Virginia, creating 150 jobs and prompting water infrastructure studies.

L to R: Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas, ABB’s Franklin Sullivan and former Henrico EDA head Anthony Romanello celebrate ABB’s expansion. Official photo by Kaitlyn DeHarde, Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin
Mar 1, 2026

Data centers, manufacturing drive growth in Central Virginia

Central Virginia's 2025 growth driven by major data center projects and manufacturing investments, including Google, AstraZeneca, and Eli Lilly expansions.

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Mar 1, 2026

2026 Virginia Power 50 List: KAREN DAHUT

CEO GOOGLE PUBLIC SECTOR RESTON

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Mar 1, 2026

2026 Virginia Power 50 List: DAVID LEVY

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