
Maine bill would block data centers from state tax breaks
News ClipNew England News Collaborative·ME·3/12/2026
The Maine legislature is considering a bill that would exclude new data centers from state tax breaks for job creation and equipment investment. The bill's sponsor argues that data centers do not fit the intended purpose of the tax incentive programs, while a construction union representative cautions against excluding data centers without further study.
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The proposal would prevent developers from accessing tax incentives for property and job creation.