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Mississippi's Major Investment: Incentives for Amazon Data Centers Set to Boost Jobs and Infrastructure

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  • Mississippi lawmakers approved incentives for Amazon Web Services to build two $10 billion data centers in the state.
  • A $44 million incentive package was approved, with $32 million allocated for job training.
  • The project is expected to create 1,000 jobs with average salaries over $66,000.
  • The data centers, Amazon's largest-ever corporate investment in Mississippi, could open by 2027.
  • Madison County will borrow $215.1 million for infrastructure improvements, repayable by Amazon's fees in lieu of taxes.
  • The initiative includes associated energy projects across Mississippi, promoting statewide investment.

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