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NC bills target data center boom, seeking tax changes, consumer protections

4d ago · May 9, 2026 · 424 min read
The American Star News · National

North Carolina Lawmakers Push Data Center Tax and Consumer Protection Bills

Why It Matters

North Carolina is at the center of a fast-growing national debate over data center development, as lawmakers weigh whether generous tax breaks designed to attract the facilities still make economic sense — and whether residential utility customers should be shielded from rising electricity costs driven by the industry’s enormous energy demands.

The push for new regulation comes as the state anticipates a significant wave of new data center construction, raising questions about public costs that have drawn lawmakers from both parties into rare alignment on the need for action.

What Happened

North Carolina legislators on both sides of the aisle have introduced multiple bills this session to reform how data centers are taxed and regulated. Democratic Gov. Josh Stein has called on the General Assembly to modify or eliminate existing sales tax exemptions for data centers, warning that continued buildout could significantly burden both ratepayers and taxpayers.

House Bill 1063, the “Ratepayer and Resource Protection Act,” backed by a group of Democratic representatives including House Minority Leader Robert Reives, would repeal current sales tax exemptions for data centers and require prospective operators to file detailed disclosure statements — covering projected electricity and water use — with state environmental regulators, the Utilities Commission, and relevant local governments.

In the Senate, Senate Bill 844, the “Affordable Energy Omnibus,” carries similar provisions requiring Utilities Commission approval for large-scale projects and adds a local referendum requirement before any new data center could be approved. That bill also includes consumer protections barring utilities from cutting off residential customers during extreme weather events.

A separate measure, House Bill 1180, the “Data Center Amendments,” would direct the Utilities Commission to impose tariffs on large-load data centers to prevent those costs from flowing through to residential customers in the form of higher monthly bills.

Meanwhile, House Bill 1189, the “Datacenter Transparency Act,” would go furthest of all, imposing a two-year statewide moratorium on new data center permits to give the legislature time to study the full scope of the industry’s impacts.

By the Numbers

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • If all proposed data centers are built, that annual tax exemption figure could reach
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • If all proposed data centers are built, that annual tax exemption figure could reach
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • If all proposed data centers are built, that annual tax exemption figure could reach
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • If all proposed data centers are built, that annual tax exemption figure could reach
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • If all proposed data centers are built, that annual tax exemption figure could reach $450 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                          Voices on Both Sides

                                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                          Voices on Both Sides

                          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

                  50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

                • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
                • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
                • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

              50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

            • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
            • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
            • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

          Voices on Both Sides

          House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

        • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
        • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
        • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

      50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

    • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
    • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
    • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

50 million, according to estimates from the state Department of Commerce.

  • At least eight localities — including Apex, Chatham County, Gates County, Canton, Durham, Harnett County, Spring Hope, and Northampton County — have passed or approved temporary moratoriums on data centers, ranging from 60 days to 32 months.
  • The existing sales tax exemptions date to 2006, with expansions enacted in 2015.
  • House Bills 1063, 1180, and 1189 are currently in the House Rules Committee; Senate Bill 844 awaits a hearing in the Senate Appropriations/Base Budget Committee.

Voices on Both Sides

House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) expressed skepticism about continued tax breaks. “Big companies like that, they ought to pay the same taxes as any other business,” he told reporters. Hall also said he would not block local moratoriums, describing data center siting as fundamentally a local decision.

Rep. Lindsey Prather (D-Buncombe), a primary sponsor of House Bill 1063, said the goal is comprehensive, predictable policy that protects utility customers while providing clear rules for companies entering the state.

Not everyone supports tighter restrictions. John Szoka, CEO of the Conservative Energy Network and a former North Carolina House member, cautioned against allowing local governments to effectively ban data centers, arguing municipalities may lack the expertise to evaluate the tradeoffs. Rep. Zack Hawkins (D-Durham), a member of the state’s AI Leadership Council, echoed concerns that a statewide moratorium could hinder North Carolina’s competitiveness in artificial intelligence infrastructure — though he noted the council has not issued formal recommendations. This debate touches on broader questions of how local governments manage rapid economic development and its fiscal consequences.

Zoom Out

North Carolina’s debate mirrors growing tensions in other states where data center expansion has outpaced regulatory frameworks. As artificial intelligence applications multiply, demand for large-scale computing infrastructure has surged nationally, prompting states from Virginia to Texas to revisit incentive structures originally designed for a different era of technology investment. The question of who bears the cost — ratepayers, taxpayers, or the industry itself — is becoming a standard feature of state-level energy and economic policy debates. Related legislative activity in the state, including proposed changes to North Carolina’s employment laws, reflects a broader effort by the General Assembly to update regulatory frameworks that have not kept pace with economic change.

What’s Next

All four major data center bills remain in committee as lawmakers continue to weigh competing interests. A statewide moratorium, tax exemption repeal, and new consumer protection mandates each face distinct legislative paths. The pace of local moratoriums suggests that some communities will move independently regardless of what the General Assembly decides, adding pressure on state leaders to act before the next wave of permitting requests arrives.

Last updated: May 9, 2026 at 4:32 AM GMT+0000 · Sources available
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