Opposition to data centers is becoming a campaign issue in Ohio, where candidates in two competitive congressional races are disputing tax incentives and the impacts of AI infrastructure. Residents and activists are also backing local restrictions and calling for greater transparency about public subsidies.
Republican House candidate criticized by Kaptur over data-center tax incentives
ALSO MENTIONED Amy Acton, Democratic Ohio gubernatorial candidate proposing limits and requirements for data-center development; Mike DeWine, Ohio governor who suspended new applications for data-center tax exemptions; Vivek Ramaswamy, Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate who proposed changes to data-center tax and power policies
Republican House candidate criticized by Kaptur over data-center tax incentives
ALSO MENTIONED Amy Acton, Democratic Ohio gubernatorial candidate proposing limits and requirements for data-center development; Mike DeWine, Ohio governor who suspended new applications for data-center tax exemptions; Vivek Ramaswamy, Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate who proposed changes to data-center tax and power policies
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