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Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno Calls for End to Data Center Tax Subsidies

Ohio U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno announced plans to introduce federal legislation to eliminate the benefit of state and local tax incentives for data centers by imposing a 100% federal tax on them. This proposal is aimed at addressing concerns over electricity demand, water use, environmental impacts, and taxpayer costs. Ohio has previously provided billions in tax exemptions to major tech companies, sparking debate about the sustainability of such incentives.