Event Brief
Virginia budget talks stall in Richmond
Filed: Apr 24, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Summary: State lawmakers recessed without a budget deal, leaving Virginia spending unresolved and data-center tax policy in dispute.
WHO: Virginia General Assembly, Democratic lawmakers, Gov. Abigail Spanberger
WHAT: Special session recessed without finalizing the state budget
WHEN: Apr 23, 2026 at 6:27 PM ET
WHERE: Virginia
WHY: Lawmakers remained divided over whether to scale back the data-center tax exemption.
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