Ohio calls time on data-center tax break after cost balloons to $1.5 billion, 11x the initial estimate
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has paused a major data-center tax incentive program after costs spiraled to $1.5 billion—11 times the initial estimate. The decision comes as citizens push for a statewide ban on hyperscale data centers, reflecting growing concerns about the fiscal and environmental impact of cryptocurrency mining and AI infrastructure.

