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September 15, 2026
Sen. Josh Hawley Introduces Legislation to Block Tax Breaks for Data Centers
- Sen. Josh Hawley plans to introduce legislation to exclude data centers from Opportunity Zone tax breaks, arguing they exploit a loophole meant for low-income areas.
- The proposed bill aims to curb the rapid development of data centers, which are increasingly associated with the AI boom.
- Hawley's initiative reflects growing congressional concerns over unregulated AI development and its reliance on data centers.
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- Trump’s data center push fractures Congress as local anger explodes: 'Grasping at straws'Sep 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM · Fox News
- Scoop: Trump pollster gives GOP a data center survival guideSep 15, 2026 at 7:02 PM · Axios
- Michigan town erupts over proposed data center as AI battle reaches campaign trailSep 15, 2026 at 11:23 PM · NBC
- Tax breaks helping fuel Trump's latest tech push just landed in Dems' crosshairsSep 16, 2026 at 6:27 PM · Fox News
- Trump-backed tax break a windfall for controversial industry — now GOP senator wants 'corporate welfare' cutSep 16, 2026 at 7:51 PM · Fox News
- Hawley takes aim at 'corporate welfare' after GOP-backed tax break boosted controversial industrySep 16, 2026 at 7:51 PM · Fox News