AI Matters
Why it matters
Virginia governor moves to slow data center development
The Verge AI Virginia governor creates an AI task force and moves to restrain data centers
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger issued an executive order to give local communities more control over data center approvals and slow down development.
Why it matters
Restricting data center growth in the world's largest hub could slow down AI infrastructure expansion and force companies to look elsewhere.
Latest brief · Oct 19, 2026