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Spanberger vs Lucas: Inside the Democrat Civil War on Data Centers
por Uriah Kiser
In this Virginia Insider Podcast, Uriah Kiser sits down with data center watchdog and author Bill Wright for a hard-hitting discussion on Virginia’s escalating data center war. Democrats are openly divided as Governor Abigail Spanberger and allies fight to preserve massive tax breaks for Amazon, Google, and other tech giants through 2035 — breaks that could cost Virginia nearly $2 billion per year in lost revenue. Meanwhile, Senator Louise Lucas and others push to end the corporate welfare. Instead of closing the loopholes, lawmakers settled on a new electricity consumption tax expected to bring in just $600 million — a half-measure that leaves environmental groups, ratepayers, and a growing bipartisan coalition unsatisfied. Wright, a longtime fighter from Prince William County, breaks down the impacts: skyrocketing electric bills, water resource competition, secretive NDAs with local officials, and grid connection costs passed directly to Virginia families. From the Prince William County supervisor shakeup to statewide budget battles, this episode exposes how Big Tech’s influence shapes Virginia politics and what it means for everyday Virginians across Northern Virginia, Southwest, and beyond. If you’re concerned about taxes, energy costs, and unchecked development in the Commonwealth, this is essential listening. What do you think — should Virginia end the data center tax breaks entirely? Drop your thoughts in the comments, and tag your friends in Virginia who need to hear this. Like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more unfiltered Virginia politics, news, and commentary. Follow Virginia Insider: • YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@VirginiaInsider • X → https://x.com/virginiainsider • Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/virginiainsider • Rumble → https://rumble.com/c/c-7897060
A major victory for Virginia gun owners just days before the July 1 deadline: A Lancaster County judge issued a statewide preliminary injunction blocking Governor Abigail Spanberger’s assault firearms ban and magazine restrictions. The order remains in effect until December 31, 2026, or until a final ruling. Attorney General Jay Jones quickly announced the Commonwealth will appeal, stating the ruling is “disappointing” and puts communities at risk. Republicans and Second Amendment groups celebrated the decision as a stand against an unconstitutional law. In a notable exchange, the state argued the injunction should apply only to Lancaster County in the Northern Neck. The judge rejected that selective approach and also denied the state’s request to stay the ruling. The case is Crump v. Katz, challenging the gun control package. This development comes alongside reinstated background checks for private sales, which are reportedly causing significant backlogs. Host Uriah Kiser breaks down the Second Amendment implications, the risk of gradual disarmament through transfer/sale restrictions, and the broader pattern of Democratic governance via special sessions. Sources: Virginia News Vanguard: https://x.com/VaNewsVanguard/status/2070480948182004041 Ammoland: https://www.ammoland.com/2026/06/virginia-assault-firearms-ban-blocked-crump-katz/ Attorney General Jay Jones Official Statement: https://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/3055-attorney-general-jones-shares-statement-following-ruling-in-crump-v-katz-regarding-virginias-assault-weapons-ban