Virginia state senator introduces data center moratorium bill

A tech story from Virginia, reported by WRIC Richmond.

Tech · Virginia · October 15, 2026

From WRIC Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- State Sen. Russet Perry (D-Loudoun) has introduced a bill to be considered during next year’s General Assembly session that she says would pause the approval of new data centers in Virginia for a period of three years, starting July 1, 2027.

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