Ohio Targets Data Center Tax Breaks

Ohio is poised to permanently axe tax breaks for data centers after a temporary pause, with House Bill 975 aiming to end the costly exemptions by October 2026—costing the state up to $1.6 billion in 2025 alone, 11x the original estimate. Introduced by Rep. Tristan Rader, the bill targets big tech’s sweetheart deal while regular Ohioans struggle, and it’s part of a national trend as states like Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Iowa reassess their own incentives. The Senate’s version delays the end by a year, and both bills are still in committee—watch this space as Ohio weighs whether to cut off these lucrative breaks for good. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/e4ea7ced7ac504d1