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Join Ohio Political News for a special Virtual Townhall with State Rep. Jennifer Gross as we break down Ohio House Bill 983 — the Data Center Accountability and Citizen Protection Act.

HB 983 could dramatically change how new data centers are approved and operated in Ohio. The proposal would give nearby residents a direct vote on qualifying projects, place new limits on property-tax incentives, require greater transparency, strengthen water and environmental protections, and push future data centers toward providing their own power instead of placing additional costs on Ohio ratepayers.In this townhall, we discuss:

Why HB 983 was introduced
The proposed 5-mile citizen voting requirement
The push to make data centers pay their own way
Electricity and grid concerns
Property-tax abatements and incentives
Water use and environmental protections
Transparency surrounding development agreements
Whether HB 983 protects Ohio communities—or could discourage major investmentShould local residents have the final say before a massive data center is built nearby?Watch the discussion and tell us what you think in the comments.