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Ohio Voters Push Back on Data Centers | Columbus News
Ohioans are sounding the alarm on data centers, with over 70% of a recent poll calling them a bad deal for energy and the environment. Democrats like former Senator Sherrod Brown are launching political attacks, targeting Senator Jon Husted as the “face of data centers,” while gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton vows to rein in tax breaks and demand community input. Proponents, including some Republicans and labor unions, counter that these facilities bring high-paying jobs and tax revenue — a win for reindustrialization. But with public sentiment strongly favoring a temporary ban, candidates…
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