On Tuesday, the Virginia Senate released its latest budget proposal that preserves a sales and use tax exemption for the data center industry, the major hangup that has gummed up negotiations between both legislative chambers. The revamped proposal also adds a tiered tax for the industry that targets diesel generators and would generate $1.8 billion for the state, Senate leaders said. Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, has advocated to axe the e…
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