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Senator Mark Warner is rolling out bold new rules for data centers — the powerhouses behind AI — demanding they publicly report energy, water, and emissions use, and tie federal tax breaks to strict environmental standards. His sweeping AI oversight package also tackles competition, harmful content, worker impacts, and national security. While Virginia lawmakers are divided on how to tax these facilities, conservation groups are rallying behind Warner’s plan, pushing for state-level environmental accountability — especially after a recent budget battle left data centers with tax breaks but no environmental safeguards. The industry is reviewing the proposals, pledging to collaborate on sustainable growth, with Warner’s plan essentially requiring top-tier LEED certifications to keep tax perks.

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