Digital Infrastructure Powers Modern Life

Just as Arizona depends on roads, airports, water systems, and electric transmission lines, today's economy depends on data centers. These are the facilities that securely process, store, and deliver the information that powers nearly every aspect of modern life.

As Arizona continues to lead in advanced manufacturing, aerospace and defense, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, financial services and health care, investing in digital infrastructure is essential to keeping our economy competitive and our communities connected.

Supporting Every Industry Sector

Arizona has become one of America's fastest-growing technology hubs.

Companies across every industry, from small businesses on Main Street to global manufacturers like semiconductor producers, depend on reliable digital infrastructure to operate. Hospitals use it to securely access patient records. Schools rely on it for online learning. Manufacturers use it to automate production. Farmers use it to monitor crops and irrigation. First responders depend on secure communications during emergencies.

Digital infrastructure isn't just about technology companies. It supports virtually every Arizona business and every Arizona family.

Providing Jobs, Investment and Public Revenue

Modern digital infrastructure represents significant long-term private investment in Arizona communities.

Projects bring thousands of construction jobs, hundreds of permanent high-skilled careers, and millions of dollars in new tax revenue that help fund local priorities like public safety, schools, roads and other essential community services.

For example, the proposed digital infrastructure campus in Marana is expected to:

• Generate approximately $15 million annually in local tax revenue upon completion of its first phase.

• Create roughly 4,500 construction jobs during development.

• Support hundreds of permanent, high-paying technical positions once operational.

• Generate additional property tax revenue benefiting schools, fire districts and other local governments.

Similarly, the proposed La Osa Project in Pinal County would combine advanced power generation, battery storage, and digital infrastructure to support Arizona's growing technology economy while creating thousands of construction jobs and significant long-term tax revenue for local communities and the state.

Building the Infrastructure for the Future

Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and advanced manufacturing are rapidly increasing demand for digital infrastructure across the country.

Meeting that demand requires thoughtful planning, responsible development and investments in both energy and digital infrastructure. These projects are carefully reviewed through extensive state and local permitting processes to ensure they meet environmental, utility and community standards before construction begins.

Arizona has earned a national reputation for welcoming innovation while maintaining reliable infrastructure that supports continued growth.

Why It Matters

Arizona's future depends on more than roads, bridges and buildings. It depends on the digital infrastructure that powers our economy, protects our national security, enables innovation and supports the everyday technologies families and businesses rely on.

Responsible investment in digital infrastructure helps ensure Arizona remains one of the best places in America to live, work, build a business and create the jobs of tomorrow.