Pritzker halts data-center tax incentives to craft broader framework

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker will pause processing applications for state data-center tax incentives starting July 1 and will urge lawmakers, labor groups, utilities, local governments and industry leaders to develop a comprehensive framework in the fall veto session. The aim is to balance economic growth with affordability, protect natural resources, ensure grid reliability, and increase transparency about water and electricity use as data centers expand.