Data Centers Under Fire in Oregon | Boise News

Boise News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 28, 2026 · 2m

Oregon lawmakers paused a data center tax break just as slick new ads from “Oregon Connects” launched, painting these facilities as clean energy heroes and job creators — countering complaints about their massive water, energy, and land use. These ads are part of a national push across six states, all backed by the Data Center Coalition, which includes Google and Meta — companies reaping millions in tax savings thanks to Oregon’s low rates and cheap power. Critics argue the ads are misleading, pointing to hundreds of thousands in per-employee tax breaks and calling for transparency on how…