Virginia Governor Reins In Data Center Expansion

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed Executive Order 22, banning executive branch officials from signing nondisclosure agreements and giving local communities greater say in data center development. The move could slow approvals in a state already recognized as the global data center capital. Spanberger also established an AI task force as part of her broader effort to manage the rapid growth of technology infrastructure in Virginia. The orders signal a shift toward more cautious, community-centered oversight of the industry.