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Ohio lawmakers fail to pass data center rules during marathon session

Season 2026 Episode 11 | 55m 04s

New rules for data centers went off the rails over tax abatement. Currently, they get a 100% break on sales taxes. Proposed legislation would have cut that to 50% to 75%. But many lawmakers, reflecting angry constituents, want it to be nothing. We will discuss the measure that failed as well as those that passed including placing a voter ID amendment proposal on the ballot in November.

Aired: 06/12/26
Extras
Several federal and state officials discussed charges against 14 people.
Data centers will not receive a major tax break for the time being while costs are reviewed.
The cities of Cleveland and Brook Park settled a long-standing disagreement this week.
Big plans for development in Cleveland. A huge project seeks to remake part of the East Side.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost will resign from office to join Alliance Defending Freedom.
The Cleveland Browns' groundbreaking ceremony included Gov. DeWine and NFL Commissioner Goodell.
Leaders of the property tax abolishment effort say they won't stop until voters have a say.
The Cleveland Metropolitan School District Board of Education approved layoffs for 278 educators.
A proposal from Cleveland would require all short-term rentals to go through a licensing process.
A Summit County Jury could not reach a verdict in the state corruption case.
Several federal and state officials discussed charges against 14 people.
Data centers will not receive a major tax break for the time being while costs are reviewed.
The cities of Cleveland and Brook Park settled a long-standing disagreement this week.
Big plans for development in Cleveland. A huge project seeks to remake part of the East Side.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost will resign from office to join Alliance Defending Freedom.
The Cleveland Browns' groundbreaking ceremony included Gov. DeWine and NFL Commissioner Goodell.
Leaders of the property tax abolishment effort say they won't stop until voters have a say.
The Cleveland Metropolitan School District Board of Education approved layoffs for 278 educators.
A proposal from Cleveland would require all short-term rentals to go through a licensing process.
A Summit County Jury could not reach a verdict in the state corruption case.