Big tech defends data centers before Ohio lawmakers

By: Nick Evans

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: June 8, 2026

Words: 1,305

Last Updated: 3 days, 14 hours ago

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Big tech got the chance to make its case for data centers Thursday before Ohio lawmakers. The so-called hyperscalers — companies responsible for facilities with thousands of servers and footprints measured in football fields — insist they’re good neighbors and a vital part of Ohio’s economy.

Many lawmakers on Ohio’s Select Committee on Data Centers seem willing to hear out Meta, Amazon, Google and Microsoft. But many ordinary Ohioans have had enough. They’re furious about …

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