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How data centers are rewriting homeowners’ property tax and power bills in 2026
Headline from ABC 17 Mid-Missouri
Twelve months ago, most states were still competing to land the next hyperscale data center. That’s no longer true. In 2026, Ohio and Illinois paused their data center tax breaks. Texas paused new data center grid connections pending a statewide audit.
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Twelve months ago, most states were still competing to land the next hyperscale data center. That’s no longer true. In 2026, Ohio and Illinois paused their data center tax breaks. Texas paused new data center grid connections pending a statewide audit.
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