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Concerns raised over Port Washington data center tax deal and legislative oversight

Concerns have been raised regarding a $458 million tax increment financing (TIF) deal in Port Washington, Wisconsin, involving Oracle and Vantage Data Centers. The article questions the compliance with safeguards established by Wisconsin Act 16, particularly after residents passed a referendum to assert local control and were subsequently sued. The author points out discrepancies in legal certifications and a lack of state agency oversight for the deal.