TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) – Turn on the World Cup and you just might see a commercial that explains the benefits of data centers, and why they’re misunderstood.
This week, the Taxpayer Protection Alliance joined the debate, putting out a “fact sheet” about why data centers actually could be a benefit to Florida counties, especially rural ones. After becoming a bipartisan punching bag, data center defenders are coming out to share their side.
“When you enact a restriction or a moratorium, you’re saying no to tax revenue, you’re saying no to jobs, you’re saying no to six-figure blue collar salaries.” said Ross Marchand, the executive director of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance…