Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews calls for moratorium on data centers
South Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews is advocating for a two-year moratorium on new data center projects across the state. She argues that these large data centers benefit from substantial tax breaks while local communities face high living costs and are often overwhelmed by powerful corporations. Andrews believes a moratorium would offer more protection to these communities.
Dr. Annie Andrews, a Democratic Senate candidate in South Carolina, has proposed a two-year moratorium on new data center projects throughout the state. Speaking from Walterboro, S.C., Andrews criticized the current situation where she claims large data centers receive billions in tax breaks, while local families struggle with rising costs for gas, diesel, and general living expenses.
Andrews highlighted concerns that local officials are outmatched by the corporations developing these projects, stating, "We have incredibly wealthy, powerful companies coming into these rural communities in South Carolina, dangling a few carrots, and then the communities are getting steamrolled." She noted a bipartisan sentiment among citizens to oppose these large corporate developments. Andrews believes the proposed moratorium would provide essential protection for communities against these projects, making it a central issue in her campaign.