Governor Spanberger Statement on Budget Negotiations

RICHMOND, VA - Governor Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement.

"I am grateful to the General Assembly leaders who have been working in good faith to pass a budget that invests in Virginia.

"Throughout this process, I have been engaged with legislative partners. I have made my priorities clear - including raises for teachers and other public employees, funding to address rising Medicaid costs and the impacts of the 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' and working to make Virginia more affordable, including by investing in housing and childcare programs.

"I have also been clear that data centers in Virginia need to pay their fair share for energy consumption. I have brought proposals to the table that would make data centers pay more for the energy they use and address environmental concerns, including their air pollution, water and energy use, and noise.

"I am confident that General Assembly leadership will get a bill on my desk that I can sign on time. Because there is no other option - those responsible for funding our government have an obligation to deliver."

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