Spanberger’s vetoes have her bumping heads with fellow Democrats

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's vetoes of Democratic-led legislation, including bills on public employee collective bargaining and retail cannabis markets, have sparked public clashes with fellow Democrats. The disputes highlight a divide between Spanberger, who ran as a moderate, and newer, more progressive legislators. A budget conflict over data center tax exemptions risks a potential government shutdown if unresolved.