Virginia Becomes First State To Tax And Subsidize AI Data Centers At The Same Time

Fonte: International Business Times

Scott Kwiatkowski takes part in a demonstration at the Utah State Capitol to oppose the construction of the Stratos data center in Box Elder County on May 23, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Photo by Natalie Behring/Getty Images KEY POINTSVirginia's new law reflects a growing political backlash against AI infrastructure. The state is attempting to recover revenue without dismantling the incentives that built "Data Center Alley.