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Data Center Signal is tracking 3 clips about Cologix data center developments across 1 states, including OH.

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News ClipTiffinOhio.net·OH

As political pressure mounts, Ohio’s data centers buy $10,000 in ads and lobby up

Data center companies in Ohio, including Google, Meta, and Amazon, have significantly increased lobbying efforts and spent over $10,000 on ads as political pressure mounts over tax breaks. Governor Mike DeWine announced a temporary pause on new tax credits after discovering the exemption cost the state $1.6 billion in 2025, far exceeding forecasts. A new legislative committee has been formed to review the issue and propose legislation.

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6/2/2026

News ClipSignal Cleveland·Johnstown, Licking County, OH

2 Ohio data centers get $42M tax break before pause

Ohio officials approved a $42.3 million tax exemption for Cologix's data center projects in Delaware and Licking counties. This approval came just days after Gov. Mike DeWine announced a pause on such tax exemptions due to growing costs. A special legislative committee will now hold hearings on data centers' environmental and economic impacts, while a group seeks a statewide ban.

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6/2/2026

News ClipSignal Ohio·Johnstown, Licking County, OH

Just before moratorium, two last Ohio data centers get a $42 million tax break

Ohio officials approved a $42.3 million tax exemption for two Cologix data center projects in Delaware and Licking counties, days before Governor Mike DeWine announced a pause on new data center tax exemptions statewide. The pause, enacted by the Ohio Tax Credit Authority, comes amidst growing scrutiny over the high cost of these tax breaks and the environmental and electrical grid impacts of data centers. A special legislative committee is holding hearings on the issue.

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6/1/2026