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New Jersey eliminates $250M in AI data center tax credits

New Jersey lawmakers have voted to eliminate $250 million in tax credits previously allocated for artificial intelligence and data center projects. The legislation, which passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, removes these credits after a 74-4 vote in the General Assembly on June 30. Assemblyman Andrew Macurdy expressed support for the measure. AI

IMPACT This move by New Jersey could signal a broader trend of re-evaluating or reducing incentives for AI data center development, potentially impacting future infrastructure investments.

RANK_REASON Significant policy change regarding AI infrastructure funding. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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New Jersey eliminates $250M in AI data center tax credits

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    New Jersey Globe: Legislature votes to eliminate $250 million in AI data center tax credits. “Assemblyman Andrew Macurdy (D-Summit) hailed the overwhelming bipa

    New Jersey Globe: Legislature votes to eliminate $250 million in AI data center tax credits. “Assemblyman Andrew Macurdy (D-Summit) hailed the overwhelming bipartisan support for legislation eliminating $250 million in uncommitted tax credits for artificial intelligence and data …