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Montgomery County, Missouri, has entered a deal promising Amazon up to $1 billion in tax breaks for a new data center. In return, the facility could generate up to $1.5 billion in tax revenue over 25 years for local schools and agencies.

The project, which requires Amazon to create at least 150 full-time jobs, is seen as a potential economic boost for a declining rural area. However, local residents have raised concerns about the impact on community character and the precedent set by such tax abatements.