S.C. Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews calls for moratorium on data centers
South Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews is calling for a two-year moratorium on new data center projects in the state. She argues that these powerful companies receive large tax breaks while local communities are negatively impacted and outmatched by them. Andrews believes the moratorium would offer greater protection to these communities.
South Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews has proposed a two-year moratorium on all new data center projects within the state. Speaking from Walterboro, S.C., Andrews stated that these large corporations receive billions in tax breaks, while local families face increasing costs for gas, diesel, and general living expenses. She criticized the imbalance of power, claiming that local officials are outmatched by the wealthy companies building these projects in rural communities.
Andrews asserted that communities are being "steamrolled" by these corporations, which offer minimal incentives while extracting significant benefits. She expressed encouragement at seeing bipartisan support for fighting against these large companies. The proposed moratorium aims to provide greater protection for these communities. Andrews indicated that the issue of data centers and family budgets will remain central to her campaign as the election race tightens.