"Complete BS:" Louise Lucas Blasts Spanberger's Data Center Tax Breaks

Support Virginia Insider Become a Member →    / @virginiainsider   Virginia Democrats are at war with each other over data centers, tax breaks for Big Tech, and a potential government shutdown on July 1. Governor Abigail Spanberger and House Democrats want to keep the tax incentives flowing for massive server farms, while Senate Democrats led by Sen. Louise Lucas are pushing back hard, calling parts of the plan “complete BS.” This budget battle reveals deep divisions: the House proposal includes teacher and state employee raises, a recreational marijuana compromise, and a study commission on data centers instead of immediate action on tax exemptions that have cost Virginia billions. Meanwhile, Virginians face skyrocketing electricity rates and water competition as data centers multiply across the state—from Northern Virginia to Lake Anna in Louisa County. At a recent DEQ public hearing on Amazon’s plan to discharge 280,000 gallons of cooling water daily into Sedgwick Creek and Lake Anna, most residents were silenced and unable to speak. Locals expressed fears over water temperature, pollution, and long-term environmental impacts on fish and drinking sources. Uriah Kiser breaks down the chaos in Richmond, the influence of campaign donations, union interests, and why both parties need to make Big Tech pay its fair share instead of shifting costs to ratepayers. With Virginia already hosting more data centers than anywhere else on the planet, this affects your power bill, water resources, and future. What do you think—should data centers get continued tax breaks? Drop your comments below, especially if you live near Lake Anna, Louisa, or other impacted areas. Like, comment, subscribe, and hit notifications for more unfiltered Virginia politics and news. Your support keeps independent coverage strong. Follow Virginia Insider: • YouTube →    / @virginiainsider   • X → https://x.com/virginiainsider • Facebook →   / virginiainsider   • Rumble → https://rumble.com/c/c-7897060