May 29, 2026
20 entries published that day, the everything feed by the day each row entered the record; the timeline lists milestones alone, by the day they happened. Each is one sourced row of the record: what happened, where, and where it came from. Nothing here is an article and nothing is unapproved.
- Virginia Statement
Hartwood District Planning Commissioner. Willie Shelton Jr., planning commissioner, expressed concern about desecration of cemetery and opposition to placing data center on graveyard Said May 29, 2026, www.fredericksburgfreepress.com. www.fredericksburgfreepress.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Virginia Statement
Nancy Kotting, cultural resources specialist. Cemetery on Potomac Creek Campus site includes four known Seddon family burials and indications of 12 or more unmarked burials believed to be enslaved individuals Said May 29, 2026, www.fredericksburgfreepress.com. www.fredericksburgfreepress.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Virginia Jurisdiction event
Stafford County. Stafford County Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend Board of Supervisors deny Potomac Creek Campus data center due to cemetery concerns fredericksburgfreepress.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Vermont Jurisdiction event
Vermont. The House made a failed attempt to override the governor's veto on Friday vtdigger.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Vermont Jurisdiction event
Vermont. Governor Phil Scott vetoed H.727 on Thursday vtdigger.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Florida News item
Florida residents sue Florida Power & Light over Indiantown project. Martin County residents sued Florida Power & Light and Indiantown over Tesoro Groves planned unit development that permits data center construction. www.tcpalm.com, 2026-05-29. www.tcpalm.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Iowa News item
QTS to build temporary power plant near Eastern Iowa Airport - thegazette.com. QTS plans temporary natural gas powered plant near Eastern Iowa Airport for construction support; airport compatibility study underway. thegazette.com, 2026-05-29. thegazette.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Indiana News item
Indiana Discloses Massive Data Center Tax Break Costs, thanks to Watchdog Agitation - Good Jobs First. Indiana disclosed the cost of its data center tax break following pressure from Good Jobs First. The disclosure reveals public spending on data center tax incentives. Good Jobs First, 2026-05-29. Good Jobs First local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Montana News item
Sabey backs out of proposal to build data center in Butte, Montana - Data Center Dynamics. Sabey backed out of its proposal to build a data center in Butte, Montana. The project has been withdrawn. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-05-29. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- North Carolina News item
Data centers NC: Cary in Wake County is latest town in North Carolina to consider temporary halt to new data center - ABC11 News. Cary officials are considering a temporary moratorium on new data center construction to examine potential impacts on local water resources, including Jordan Lake. Town leaders said a pause would give staff time to study long term impacts and strain on water supplies. ABC11 News, 2026-05-29. ABC11 News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- North Carolina News item
North Carolina Legislature tests governor with data center bill - E&E News by POLITICO. The North Carolina Legislature advanced Senate Bill 730, the Ratepayer Protection Act, which includes data center regulations supported by Gov. Josh Stein but also provisions that could undermine the state's 2050 carbon neutrality goal by delaying coal plant retirements and mandating a study of climate targets. Democratic concerns focus on potential coal plant extensions and climate goal revision. E&E News by POLITICO, 2026-05-29. E&E News by POLITICO national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- North Carolina News item
Town of Cary considering putting a pause on new data center construction - WRAL. Cary Town Council is considering a moratorium on new data center development after discussions exceeded 11 p.m. Thursday. Mayor Pro Tem Lori Bush cited concerns about water use impacts on Jordan Lake serving 770,000 people. WRAL, 2026-05-29. WRAL local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Hampshire News item
How a data center proposal ignited opposition in Nottingham and surrounding communities - New Hampshire Bulletin. A data center proposal in Nottingham sparked opposition from residents in the community and surrounding areas. This indicates active local resistance to an unnamed project. New Hampshire Bulletin, 2026-05-29. New Hampshire Bulletin local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Hampshire News item
Both major candidates for New Hampshire governor share opposition to data centers - WMUR. Both major candidates for New Hampshire governor shared opposition to data centers. This reflects bipartisan political consensus against data center development in the state. WMUR, 2026-05-29. WMUR local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Ohio News item
Ohio lawmakers begin hearings on data centers - Scioto Post. Ohio lawmakers begin hearings on data centers. Scioto Post, 2026-05-29. Scioto Post local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Virginia News item
Stafford County Planning Commission recommends denial of data center after cemetery concerns. Stafford County Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend denial of Potomac Creek Campus data center after concerns about cemetery relocation on the 99 acre site. www.fredericksburgfreepress.com, 2026-05-29. www.fredericksburgfreepress.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Vermont News item
With two major vacancies, who will lead the Vermont House and Senate? - vtdigger.org. Vermont Governor Phil Scott vetoed bill H.727 which would have set strict guardrails for large data centers, preventing electricity cost increases for ratepayers and restricting chemical discharge and water usage. The House failed to override the veto. vtdigger.org, 2026-05-29. vtdigger.org local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Wyoming News item
City Council votes down proposed 12-month data center moratorium - WyomingNews.com. Cheyenne city council voted down a proposed 12 month moratorium on data center development. The vote reflects ongoing local debate over the pace of data center expansion. WyomingNews.com, 2026-05-29. WyomingNews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Montana Timeline entry
Sabey Butte Data Center. Sabey backs out of proposal to build data center in Butte, Montana The record reads cancelled, reported May 29, 2026. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Virginia Timeline entry
Stafford County data center complex. Potomac Creek Campus proposed 975,000 square feet of data center space on 99 acres south of Eskimo Hill Road The record reads waiting on permits, reported May 29, 2026. www.fredericksburgfreepress.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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