Crowley says he would repeal data center tax subsidies, regulate AI and social media

By: Baylor Spears

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: October 16, 2026

Words: 1,073

Last Updated: 1 day, 19 hours ago


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Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley said he would sign a bill to repeal tax incentives for data centers if he’s elected, marking a change in his position on the issue.

Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Republicans approved a provision during the 2023 state budget that exempts data center developers from paying sales and use taxes for the “sale of property and equipment to construct, renovate or operate data centers.” …

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