Commentary & Analysis

Commentary

The hidden costs of building a data center

Ohio's 15-year sales tax exemption cost the state $1.6 billion last year alone, and the $600 million Upper Sandusky proposal could qualify for the full waiver.

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Ohio Supreme Court further whittles public records laws

In a 6-1 decision, the Republican-dominated court limited discovery in a case where the Center for Media and Democracy sought records of then-AG Yost's involvement with pro-Trump legal groups.

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What’s the matter with data centers?

Ohio's data center tax breaks have cost $1.6 billion more than projected, prompting lawmakers to introduce legislation phasing out the subsidy.

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Ohio can't afford Vivek Ramaswamy's scams

Ramaswamy built his fortune on ventures that enriched him while leaving investors holding losses, then moved his own company out of Ohio before running to lead it.