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Virginia Assembly Passes Spanberger's Affordable Housing and Energy Bills

3/17/2026

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Spanberger Advances Agenda

The Virginia General Assembly approved all bills in Governor Abigail Spanberger's Affordable Virginia Agenda during the 2026 session, focusing on housing, healthcare, and energy costs.
Key measures preserve affordable housing, extend eviction response times, and create a revolving loan fund for mixed-income developments.
New energy laws aim to optimize grid usage and increase energy storage targets for utilities, prompting a special session on April 23, 2026.

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Democrats Divided Over Tax

Virginia Democrats are divided over a $1.8 billion sales and use tax exemption for data center equipment, complicating budget negotiations.
The General Assembly adjourned without a budget, prompting Governor Abigail Spanberger to schedule a special session on April 23.
The Senate aims to eliminate the incentive, while House leaders and Spanberger advocate for its continuation.
The split highlights challenges within the Democratic majority as they navigate fiscal priorities.

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Spanberger Advances Agenda

The Virginia General Assembly approved all bills in Governor Abigail Spanberger's Affordable Virginia Agenda during the 2026 session, focusing on housing, healthcare, and energy costs.
Key measures preserve affordable housing, extend eviction response times, and create a revolving loan fund for mixed-income developments.
New energy laws aim to optimize grid usage and increase energy storage targets for utilities, prompting a special session on April 23, 2026.

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