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Spanberger Proposes NDA Ban, Community Benefits for Data Centers

By Drooid · Sep 19, 2026, 3:48 PM UTC · How we work

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Governor Abigail Spanberger proposes banning NDAs for data center projects and requiring community-benefits agreements.
A Wood Haven Tech Park site in Roanoke County signed an NDA that hides project details from neighbors.
The Data Center Coalition says it shares the governor’s goals but warns abrupt policy changes could be unworkable.
Residents and advocacy groups argue the executive order does not go far enough.

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Governor Abigail Spanberger proposes banning NDAs for data center projects and requiring community-benefits agreements.
A Wood Haven Tech Park site in Roanoke County signed an NDA that hides project details from neighbors.
The Data Center Coalition says it shares the governor’s goals but warns abrupt policy changes could be unworkable.
Residents and advocacy groups argue the executive order does not go far enough.