Gov. Pillen Signs Executive Order on Data Centers
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order suspending state tax incentives for large-scale data centers under the Nebraska Act. The order, which the governor clarified is not a moratorium, leaves decisions on data center construction to local governments and creates a task force for further protections.
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order to implement new restrictions on companies looking to build data centers in the state. The order aims to end taxpayer subsidies for large-scale data centers by suspending state tax incentives offered under the Nebraska Act, a program designed to encourage businesses to expand or relocate to Nebraska.
Governor Pillen emphasized that this executive order does not constitute a moratorium on data centers, stating, "This is not a moratorium on data centers." He clarified that the ultimate decisions regarding data center construction will remain with local governments, underscoring a belief in local control for communities to address issues they deem most important.
Additionally, the executive order will establish a task force. This task force is charged with proposing further measures to protect the state, though the specific areas of protection were not detailed in the announcement.