Josh Levi
Coverage of Josh Levi in the Nexus archive.
- Pro-data center group trying to change opinions in NC with ad campaign
A pro-data center lobbying group, North Carolina Connects, has spent $367,272 on an ad campaign promoting the economic benefits of data centers in North Carolina. The industry faces growing opposition, with over two dozen counties imposing moratoriums and legislative bills proposing new regulations. The ads highlight job creation and tax revenue while addressing concerns about energy and water usage.
- With a budget compromise on data centers, it’s all over but the teeth-gnashing
Virginia's Democratic governor and General Assembly leaders reached a budget compromise on data centers, retaining sales tax exemptions but adding an energy tax and modest environmental provisions. The deal satisfied Virginia leaders but antagonized industry opponents and the Data Center Coalition, which criticized the regulations as harmful to economic development.