Editor’s Note: Data center news is coming at us every day. This is the first in an occasional series of stories to keep Lantern readers up to date on the big and small events of an issue that could affect every region of the state. Louisville passed a data center pause, where a data center […]
After the Current published the story by Jeniffer Solis Friday on the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada hoping to bury its collective head in the sand on data centers, Aaron Ford issued a statement reacting to the story and using the phrase “Lombardo’s taxpayer-funded data centers.” Uttered by any number of other Democrats — Rep. […]
As Indiana enters its fifth month without collecting the gas taxes that pay for road and bridge improvements, builders say the state must reinstate the charges and find more revenue streams. The coalition applauded Gov. Mike Braun for helping taxpayers — and backfilling transportation-funding accounts. But, Indiana Constructors President Richard Hedgecock said, “We don’t want […]
Imagine ordering the most expensive cut of steak at a restaurant and telling the waitress that you’ll pay. But when she brings the bill, you balk over the price and attempt to negotiate it. It sounds completely ridiculous doesn’t it? Yet that’s exactly what lawmakers are attempting to do with State Question 844, and they […]
As data centers continue to grow both in numbers and unpopularity, the candidates in Ohio’s U.S. Senate race are calling for more oversight. While they offer contrasting visions for data centers, neither has embraced a full halt in construction desired by advocates. Incumbent Republican Ohio U.S. Sen. Jon Husted played a pivotal role in bringing […]
A state advisory council has submitted its top recommendations for Idaho communities to be considered for a revamped federal tax incentive program meant to drive development. The Idaho Economic Advisory Council submitted to Idaho Gov. Brad Little’s Office its 25 recommended areas to be designated as federal Opportunity Zones. Once an area receives that designation, […]
AUSTIN, Texas— Texas lawmakers are taking a fresh look at a tax break for data centers as the cost to taxpayers continues to climb.During a Senate Finance Committee hearing Monday, lawmakers questioned whether a 2013 sales tax exemption for qualifying data centers still makes sense as artificial intelligence fuels rapid industry growth.The incentive cost the state an estimated $14.6 million during the 2014-15 budget cycle. Today, the Texas Comptroller's Office projects that figure will reach $3.3 billion in the 2028-29 biennium.Lawmakers also raised concerns about whether the tax incentive creates enough permanent jobs and whether stronger oversight is needed after a recent state audit found six of 20 data centers reviewed failed to meet certification requirements.Senate Finance Committee Chair Joan Huffman said she plans to introduce legislation next session to revisit the exemption.The review comes as Texas leaders also weigh the impact of data centers on the state's power grid, water supplies and taxpayers amid the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence.
(The Center Square) – Charlie Berens knows that not everyone agrees with him on data centers.
