Virginia Governor signs executive order on data centers and AI
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Governor Abigail Spanberger
Virginia, USA
September 18, 2026
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Governor Abigail Spanberger issued Executive Order 22 to regulate data center development. The order bans NDAs for data center projects and mandates noise and backup-generation reviews. An AI task force was established to address workforce displacement and data privacy.
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