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Top Five: August 2026
1 | Buc-ee’s purchases Stafford site for planned travel center Buc-ee’s in June purchased more than 35 acres in Stafford County near Interstate 95’s Exit 140 for $14.8 million, paving the way for a 74,000-square-foot travel center. (June 26) 2 | Virginia budget clears way for $100 billion data center campus After the Virginia General […]
GOP legislators call for extension of SCC’s review time of Dominion merger
Two legislators have requested that Gov. Abigail Spanberger call a special legislative session to extend the time limit the Virginia SCC has to review the Dominion Energy-NextEra Energy merger.
Virginia budget with data center tax moves to Spanberger’s desk
Virginia legislators passed a compromise biennial budget Monday that includes an electricity consumption tax on data centers that will bring in $1.2 billion in revenue over the next two years.
Data center discord continues to block Virginia budget agreement
Virginia senators continue push for tax break repeal on data centers, while governor and House back further study.
Spanberger, legislators come to marijuana retail compromise
Licensed recreational marijuana sales would start July 1, 2027, under compromise language entered into the Virginia House of Delegates' budget proposal.
Spanberger backs House budget, but data center tax fight divides Democrats
Gov. Abigail Spanberger said she supports the Virginia House of Delegates proposal of an "expansive" data center commission.
13 rural hospitals in Virginia at risk of closure, new report finds
Thirteen of Virginia's 36 rural hospitals are at risk of closure in a new report from the Virginia Joint Commission on Health Care.
Virginia’s congressional redistricting election cost more than $5M
Virginia's congressional redistricting election cost more than $5 million, with localities incurring additional expenses after the Supreme Court voided the results.
FBI raids Sen. Louise Lucas’ office, business in Portsmouth
FBI agents raided Virginia Democratic Sen. Louise Lucas' Portsmouth district office and nearby cannabis business Wednesday morning, the agency confirmed.
Spanberger’s marijuana amendments include delay in sales to July 2027
Gov. Abigail Spanberger proposes delaying Virginia's retail marijuana sales launch to July 2027 and raising the tax from 6% to 8% after 2029.
Spanberger vetoes Fairfax casino referendum vote
Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Thursday vetoed legislation that would have led to Fairfax County's referendum vote to determine whether a casino would be built in Tysons.
Virginia governor’s approval rating is split, poll shows
Virginia governor Abigail Spanberger's approval rating is nearly split at 47% approval and 46% disapproval, according to a George Mason University poll.
