Data center opponents give Ohio lawmakers an earful

By: Nick Evans

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: June 3, 2026

Words: 1,010

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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More than a hundred Ohioans submitted testimony ahead of state lawmakers’ Select Committee on Data Centers’ single hearing for public comment.

Lawmakers heard an array of concerns about the proliferation of data centers around the state — the environmental impact, the cost of tax breaks, and the use of nondisclosure agreements to avoid public scrutiny.

Lawmakers also received pointed critiques from Ohioans who say elected officials have been too slow to respond to their frustrations, …

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