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Senators Are Pushing To Kick Data Centers Out Of Opportunity Zones
In its September 24 report, Bisnow describes congressional proposals to restrict data centers' access to Opportunity Zone tax incentives. Senator Josh Hawley's bill would exclude data centers from eligibility and had been referred to the Senate Finance Committee. Senator Ron Wyden had separately outlined similar restrictions in a policy framework; the article does not describe those proposals as enacted law.
The report presents competing views on rural development. Some industry participants argue data centers can attract investment, construction work and tax revenue to areas with limited alternatives. Critics question whether large technology companies need federal incentives for projects they already intend to build.
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