Virginia debates tax break for data centers

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For many years, Virginia gave tax breaks to tech companies. This helped the state become a very large data center hub.

Now, Virginia's senators voted to stop a big tax break. This would make data centers pay a minimum sales tax again.

Many places in the country are also fighting against data centers. Lawmakers are looking at reducing or ending their tax breaks.

The data center industry invested over $80 billion in Virginia. Some people worry ending tax breaks will stop new investment.

This proposal from the Senate may not pass in the House. This creates arguments among politicians about the state budget.

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What did Virginia give to tech companies for many years?

Virginia gave tax breaks to tech companies.

What did Virginia's senators vote to stop?

Virginia's senators voted to stop a big tax break.

How much did the data center industry invest in Virginia?

The data center industry invested over $80 billion in Virginia.

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