Ohio U.S. Senate candidate Sherrod Brown has released an ad attacking his opponent, Republican Sen. Jon Husted, over his support for data centers in the state. The ad claims Husted “cut sweetheart tax deals” for data centers, which has led to higher electricity bills for Ohio residents.

Data Center Debate

Brown’s ad is part of a larger debate over the role of data centers in Ohio’s economy. While some argue that data centers bring in jobs and revenue, others are concerned about the environmental impact and the strain on local resources. Husted has said that data centers are a local decision and that each community should be able to decide whether or not to allow them.

The issue has also sparked a divide within the Democratic Party, with some labor unions supporting data centers due to the construction jobs they create. However, Brown has taken a stance against data centers, arguing that they should not receive tax breaks and that the costs should be borne by the companies themselves, not the taxpayers.

Organized labor groups, such as the Cleveland Building Trades Council, have come out in support of data centers, citing the jobs and economic benefits they bring. However, Brown’s campaign has argued that the benefits of data centers do not outweigh the costs, and that the state should prioritize the needs of its residents over the interests of large corporations.

Original reporting: Signal Cleveland — read the source article.