Governors Pause Billions in Data Center Tax Breaks Over Energy, Water Use
Governors JB Pritzker of Illinois and Mike DeWine of Ohio have paused billions in tax incentives for new data centers, citing concerns over massive electricity demand and water consumption. The bipartisan move aims to study impacts and develop better rules before committing more public resources. This reflects a nationwide reassessment of AI infrastructure costs versus benefits.
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