Jul 9, 2026
Data centers dominated 2026 session – lawmakers answered with 3-year tax incentive pause
Key Points The state budget freezes Arizona’s sales tax exemption for data center operators through 2029 After public pushback against proposed projects, data centers become the dominant topic of 2026Â […]
Mar 12, 2026
Va.’s data center boom shows how hard it is for lawmakers to rein in industry
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is part of a special State Affairs series highlighting energy policy dominating state legislative action this year. See the full list of stories here. Virginia is illustrating […]








