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Local leaders in Mississippi are opposing H.B. 1635, a bill proposed by Rep. Trey Lamar that would limit financial incentives for local governments from multibillion-dollar projects, allowing them to retain only 20% of revenues above the first billion.

This change could significantly impact large developments, such as the planned $10 billion AWS data centers, with projections indicating a revenue drop from $70 million to $20 million for Madison County. Lamar contends the bill aims to address financial disparities among counties, but its future remains uncertain as it awaits further committee and floor actions.