After Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced the state would pause data center tax credits, a Republican lawmaker said time will tell if investment is discouraged.
The governor announced on Friday that he would direct the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to pause data center tax credits, starting July 1st.
The Data Center Coalition said the pause would further discourage investment at a time when the industry is facing significant regulatory challenges and uncertainty in Illinois.
State Rep. Amy Elik said it’s hard to tell if project development would stop.
Elik said the legislature and the governor’s office could provide the certainty the industry is looking for.
Pritzker called on lawmakers and others to work on data center policy during fall veto session.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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