Ohio is pausing tax incentives for future data center projects after the governor directed a halt to the credits, according to reports. The pause applies to upcoming projects and follows growing opposition to the incentives. Officials say the state will study the potential economic effects of data centers, including how the projects may affect jobs, investment, and broader state finances. A committee is reviewing the impact as the state considers whether and how incentives should continue. The reported action does not describe changes to existing agreements or previously approved projects, focusing instead on incentives for future development. The move reflects a shift in Ohio’s approach to supporting data center growth while lawmakers and stakeholders assess the cost-benefit balance of the tax credits. Details on the timing of the review and any conditions for resuming or redesigning incentives are not provided in the available summaries.