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California, Montana, New Mexico, Iowa, New Jersey, and South Dakota have primary elections tomorrow. Find your polling place and check your registration status at ASP’s Election Hub. 

I OHIO SUSPENDS DATA CENTER TAX BREAKS

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has suspended the state’s tax exemption for new data centers while the state legislature studies the industry’s rapid growth. Ohio is the latest state reconsidering incentives for data centers as residents increasingly push for technology companies to bear more of the costs associated with large-scale facilities. Last year, the state provided $1.5 billion in tax breaks for data centers, far exceeding the original projection of $135 million. Backlash has grown over concerns about rising utility costs and the facilities’ impact on local communities and ecosystems. Supporters argue that data centers strengthen local economies and create jobs.

>> Dig deeper into how state governments are considering deals for data centers here.

I KENYA WEIGHS U.S. EBOLA FACILITY

The Kenyan High Court will hear arguments tomorrow in a lawsuit seeking to block a U.S. plan to open a 50-bed field hospital for American citizens exposed to Ebola. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the U.S. would contribute $13.5 million towards Kenya’s Ebola preparedness efforts, including the proposed facility. The plan has faced backlash in Kenya, prompting legal action. If the court rejects the proposal, it remains unclear how the U.S. will handle citizens exposed to Ebola abroad. Rubio has said the Trump administration will not allow Ebola cases to enter the U.S. and is requiring travelers who have visited Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan in the last 21 days to travel through designated airports for enhanced health screenings.

>> Explore U.S. pandemic preparations here.

 I ICE AGENT CHARGED IN MINNESOTA ARRESTED

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent charged in Minnesota with shooting a Venezuelan immigrant and allegedly lying about the incident has been arrested in Texas. Christian J. Castro, 52, faces four counts of second-degree assault and one count of filing a false police report. ICE officials have described the charges as “unlawful and nothing more than a political stunt.” State prosecutors say they face significant practical and legal hurdles in prosecuting the case because federal officers have broad immunity from prosecution for actions taken in the line of duty. 

>> Find out more about the rules around charging federal immigration officers here. 

I US, IRAN EXCHANGE STRIKES

The U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes over the weekend after failing to reach a deal to extend the ceasefire between the two countries. The U.S. targeted Iranian radar and command and control sites in what it described as “self-defense” attacks. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to have struck a U.S. air base used to launch an attack on an Iranian telecommunications tower. Last week both countries announced a framework for a deal, contingent on President Trump’s approval. Trump requested changes to the deal, including tougher language related to Iran’s nuclear program and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. 

>> Understand how the war with Iran affects U.S. military readiness here.

I SENATE TAKES ON NIL RIGHTS FOR COLLEGE ATHLETES

The Senate is considering legislation to establish federal rules governing Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals for college athletes. The Commerce Committee will mark up the bill, called the “Protect College Sports Act,” later this month. The bill would require agents representing college athletes to be registered and certified, create standardized NIL contracts, and cap agents' compensation at 5% of a deal’s value. It would also block a proposed merger between the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and the Big 10, the two largest conferences in college sports. 

>> Discover how state governments are addressing NIL deals for college athletes here.

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