Ramaswamy’s Data Center Deal | Columbus News

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 2m

Vivek Ramaswamy’s bold data center plan for Ohio could reshape the state’s tech landscape: new facilities must pay full utility bills, cover their own property taxes, and meet strict environmental standards—preferably on old industrial sites. A sharp pivot from his past stance, it responds to rising public anger nationwide, where 70% oppose AI data centers in neighborhoods. Ramaswamy vows to halt new builds day one via executive order, then turn his proposals into law. His Democratic rival Dr. Amy Acton offers a conditional pause with union labor and NDAs banned, while Governor DeWine extends…