Beshear Would Support Rolling Back Kentucky’s Data Center Tax Breaks

Beshear would support rolling back Kentucky’s data center tax breaks

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he opposes sweeping sales and use tax exemptions for in-state data centers. “I don’t think data centers need incentives,” he said Aug. 27 during his weekly update. “I don’t think we should be providing them,…

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear calls for ending state tax incentives for data centers

The Kentucky legislature in 2025 passed a law giving massive tax breaks to companies building data centers across the state, but Beshear wants those rolled back.

Beshear would support rolling back Kentucky's data center tax breaks

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he opposes sweeping sales and use tax exemptions for in-state data centers. “I don’t think data centers need incentives,” he said Aug. 27 during his weekly update. “I don’t think we should be providing ...

Beshear calls to end tax incentives for data centers

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WSIP) – Governor Andy Beshear is calling for the repeal of tax incentives for data centers in the state, arguing that these wealthy companies do not need financial assistance. The incentives, which were introduced in 2024 and expanded in 2025, have come under bipartisan criticism due to potential revenue losses. Lawmakers have expressed support for rolling back these incentives, with discussions ongoing ahead of the General Assem…