Massachusetts pauses data-center tax incentive and calls for comprehensive guardrails

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Announced by Governor Maura Healey

Jun 25, 2026

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Pauses acceptance of data-center sales-tax exemption applications while Massachusetts develops protections covering ratepayers, energy, water, air, noise, jobs, and public health.

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Linked record: mass.gov

Sponsor / agency: Office of the Massachusetts Governor

Record last checked: Oct 13, 2026

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