Fazio, Lamont on tax breaks for data centers
At a Connecticut gubernatorial debate, state Sen. Ryan Fazio called for repealing special tax exemptions for data centers. Gov. Ned Lamont defended his approach, saying the state has rejected some AI data center proposals while allowing benefits for local companies upgrading their IT systems.
During a Connecticut gubernatorial debate, Republican challenger Ryan Fazio criticized tax incentives enacted under Gov. Ned Lamont for data center developers. Fazio said the exemptions allow eligible companies to avoid property and sales taxes, shifting costs to residents, and pledged to repeal the subsidies if elected.
Lamont defended his record, saying Connecticut has rejected certain AI data center proposals and that local companies upgrading their information technology can still receive benefits. The debate focused on statewide data center tax policy rather than a specific project or location.