(The Center Square) – When Microsoft announced plans for an additional $4 billion data center in Kenosha County on Thursday morning, it came with comments from Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and Milwaukee County Executive and governor candidate David Crowley about the benefits.

But many of the usually benefits of a business entering the state – property taxes, sales tax and employment – have already been conceded by the state while questions remain about the impact of energy and water use at the facilities.

It’s why groups like Good Jobs First examine the deals surrounding data centers and provide the public with information about the deals and tax breaks, showing how these deals differ from what other businesses in Wisconsin receive.

“There are probably not a lot of benefits,” Good Jobs Fir

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