Data Centers and Tax Breaks in Election Battle | Portland Maine News

Democrats are turning data centers into a midterm campaign issue, blaming a tax break tied to “opportunity zones” for fueling unwanted development in communities. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries accuses Republicans of enabling this with little oversight, while GOP lawmakers like Missouri’s Jason Smith push back, arguing the zones can support any business—from daycares to factories—and that Democrats are stretching the facts. As both sides scramble for voter leverage, this tax provision has become a flashpoint in the election battle. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b3e15af957b48cfa