Lucas Pushes to Oust Sheriffs Over July 1 Gun Ban

Support Virginia Insider Become a Member →    / @virginiainsider   State Senator Louise Lucas is on a statewide listening tour taking direct aim at Virginia’s massive data center tax breaks, setting up a major clash with Governor Abigail Spanberger and House Democrats. In this exclusive Virginia Insider interview, Lucas calls out the billions in sales tax breaks going to companies like Google, Amazon, QTS, and Iron Mountain — breaks she wants ended early before 2035. While Northern Virginia has been ground zero, data centers are now expanding across Central and Southwest Virginia, driving up power demands and electric bills for residents. Lucas argues the state can no longer afford to give away revenue to the world’s richest corporations. The senator also addressed the looming July 1 budget deadline and potential first-ever Virginia government shutdown, promising a deal will be reached. She confirmed support for legislation to remove elected Commonwealth’s Attorneys and sheriffs in over a dozen counties who refuse to enforce the new Democratic gun ban on assault firearms, shotguns, and magazines over 15 rounds. Uriah Kiser pressed Lucas on her $1.2 million+ in career donations from Dominion Energy — the utility powering the data center boom — and her response was direct: she stands with the people. Joined by Senators Danica Roem and Russet Perry in Manassas, the Democrats showed a united front against the tax breaks while residents from across the state voiced concerns. What do you think — should Virginia end the data center tax breaks? Is Lucas right to target non-compliant prosecutors and sheriffs? Drop your thoughts in the comments. Like, comment, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss critical Virginia politics coverage. Your support keeps independent journalism strong. Follow Virginia Insider: • YouTube →    / @virginiainsider   • X → https://x.com/virginiainsider • Facebook →   / virginiainsider   • Rumble → https://rumble.com/c/c-7897060