data center tax breaks
Coverage of data center tax breaks in the Nexus archive.
- Illinois AFL-CIO unlikely to withhold endorsements
The Illinois AFL-CIO has deferred decisions on legislative and statewide endorsements due to dissatisfaction with Springfield's handling of key priorities, including a Tier Two pension fix and unemployment insurance bills (HB2565 and HB4416). Unions criticized legislative processes and opposition from business interests and local schools, while Governor JB Pritzker's pause on data center tax breaks may force negotiations.
- Gov. JB Pritzker puts pause on data center tax breaks after legislative effort stalls
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has paused tax breaks for data center projects as lawmakers failed to advance legislation addressing energy and environmental concerns. The pause, effective July 1, aims to address rising energy costs and resource usage linked to data centers, which have faced public opposition.