On the recordJuly 14, 2026
The backlash against tax breaks offered to data centers and other priority businesses prompted Republican Gov. Mike DeWine to pause the state's tax exemptions
The backlash against tax breaks offered to data centers and other priority businesses prompted Republican Gov. Mike DeWine to pause the state's tax exemptions
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I no longer believe Ohio’s experience supports the deterrence argument that once shaped my position.
If you look at the growth in the state of Ohio in the last 10 years and that continued this last year, 60% of our growth in the state has come from immigrants.
They've filled jobs, repaired homes, paid taxes, started businesses and supported their families.