Ohio Governors Agree on Data Center Rules | Cincinnati News

Ohio’s gubernatorial candidates are united in demanding a pause on data center expansion, each proposing bold new rules to ensure these massive tech hubs don’t come at the cost of farmland, local power grids, or taxpayer dollars. Democrat Amy Acton wants a conditional moratorium with union labor, brownfield use, and community benefits — while slashing the $1.6 billion in tax breaks. Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, who once backed growth, now demands companies pay full property taxes, cover local electricity, and build only on brownfields — even threatening an executive order to halt approvals until state lawmakers act. Libertarian Don Kissick takes the hardest line, calling for a complete ban until statewide standards are set, banning secret deals and special incentives, and opposing eminent domain for construction. Governor Mike DeWine backs the need for smart regulation, praising the push for accountability — but insists it’s about doing it right, not stopping progress entirely. 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/939e11322c2905ba