Ohio’s Data Center Tax Deal Under Fire | Cleveland News

Ohio’s data center tax breaks are sparking political fire as governor’s race heats up, with critics questioning whether the state is losing billions in revenue for just a handful of permanent jobs. The incentive offers sales tax exemptions for massive investments—often billions—provided companies hit a $150 million spend and $1.5 million annual payroll, which could support 10 to 30 workers depending on salaries. Governor DeWine has paused new applications amid rising costs and calls from candidates to halt unstarted projects, while lawmakers prepare to review whether to raise the payroll threshold or mandate minimum hires. 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/f0fcf6fc014da2ee