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Nov 25, 2025

JLARC: Data centers received $2.7B in state tax cuts

A JLARC report shows Virginia data centers received $2.7B in tax exemptions from FY 2015–24, accounting for more than half of state incentive spending.

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JLARC: Data centers received $2.7B in state tax cuts

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