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July 27, 2026
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Dr. Amy Acton Announces Support for Conditional Moratorium On Data Centers
As Governor, Acton Says All Data Centers Must Meet Following Conditions Or Won’t Be Allowed in Ohio
COLUMBUS, OH– Today, Ohio gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton issued a statement announcing support for a conditional moratorium on data centers if requirements on costs, union labor, transparency, environmental standards, community benefit agreements, and development are not met.
“As governor, I will take immediate action and support a conditional moratorium on data centers to ensure they cover one hundred percent of their utility costs, exclusively build with union labor, operate with full transparency, adhere to Ohio’s environmental standards, support the needs of local communities, and bring jobs to former industrial areas that have been left behind,” said Dr. Amy Acton. “Costs are too high, and Ohio families and businesses need protection from data centers driving up costs. Ohio is open for business, but we are not up for sale. If you do not meet these conditions, we do not want you in Ohio.”
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