Ohio Democrats criticize Husted bill on data center power costs

News ClipCleveland.com·OH·9/30/2026

Ohio Democrats criticized a bill backed by Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted addressing data center power costs, arguing that it lacks meaningful enforcement provisions. The legislation is part of a broader state debate over how data centers should pay for their electricity needs.

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Dems short-circuit Husted bill on data center power costs, saying it lacks ‘real teeth’  Cleveland.com