Supervisors collect nearly $300K in campaign donations – mostly from data center interests (Prince William Times)

Stephen Farnsworth, a political science professor at the University of Mary Washington, said the contributions tied to data center projects could be the result of growing opposition to data centers. “As (data centers) become controversial, proponents want to be sure that they’re spending what it’s going to take to find enthusiastic lawmakers,” Farnsworth said.

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House subcommittee punts on data center bill, but hopes to ‘continue the work’ (Virginia Business)

Stephen Farnsworth, a professor of political science and international affairs at the University of Mary Washington, said data center policy was a priority of the Democratic majorities in the legislature last year. “But the gridlock in Richmond meant that the topic was kicked down the road until this year,” Farnsworth said.

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