June 12, 2026
24 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.
- Maryland Statement
Montgomery County Council member. Councilmember Will Jawando said he introduced a moratorium bill covering the Dickerson project and thanked the Executive for taking action Said June 12, 2026, Montgomery County, MD (.gov). Montgomery County, MD (.gov) primary source Also reported by Food & Water Watch local outlet , Montgomery County, MD (.gov) primary source (3 reports). (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)
- Maryland Statement
Montgomery County Executive. County Executive Elrich stated he is pausing permit processing to create time for the county to establish clear rules before applications move through permitting Said June 12, 2026, Montgomery County, MD (.gov). Montgomery County, MD (.gov) primary source Also reported by Food & Water Watch local outlet , Montgomery County, MD (.gov) primary source (3 reports). (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)
- Maryland Statement
Montgomery County Council Vice President. Council Vice President Marilyn Balcombe said the moratorium is intended to protect residents from grid strain, brownouts, and environmental impacts while welcoming responsible innovation Said June 12, 2026, Montgomery County, MD (.gov). Montgomery County, MD (.gov) primary source Also reported by Food & Water Watch local outlet , Montgomery County, MD (.gov) primary source (3 reports). (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)
- Maryland Statement
Montgomery County Climate Change Officer. County Climate Change Officer Sarah Kogel Smucker said data centers consume large amounts of energy and water and the goal is to shape development aligned with climate goals Said June 12, 2026, Montgomery County, MD (.gov). Montgomery County, MD (.gov) primary source Also reported by Food & Water Watch local outlet , Montgomery County, MD (.gov) primary source (3 reports). (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)
- Colorado Jurisdiction event
Colorado Springs. Data center on Garden of the Gods Road administratively approved by Colorado Springs gazette.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Maryland Jurisdiction event
Frederick County. Residents fear Frederick County will become the new data center alley cnsmaryland.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Maine Jurisdiction event Moratorium
Maine. Governor Mills vetoed a statewide pause on data centers, after which Maine towns moved to halt data center projects locally wgme.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Arizona News item
Arizona’s data center moratorium is only the beginning - Arizona Capitol Times. Arizona enacted a data center moratorium. The state imposed restrictions on new data center construction. Arizona Capitol Times, 2026-06-12. Arizona Capitol Times local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Colorado News item
Colorado Springs administratively approves data center on Garden of the Gods Road - Colorado Springs Gazette. Colorado Springs administratively approved the Project Taurus AI data center at the former Intel chip manufacturing facility near Garden of the Gods Road. Colorado Springs Gazette, 2026-06-12. Colorado Springs Gazette local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Florida News item
Lakeland weighs one year ban on large power users such as data centers - Lakeland Ledger. Lakeland considered a one year moratorium on large power users including data centers. Lakeland Ledger, 2026-06-12. Lakeland Ledger local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Florida News item
How does a new law protect Floridians from footing data center electric bills? - WLRN. Florida's new law SB 484 requires utilities to file tariffs ensuring data centers pay full costs; Duke Energy's proposed tariff is contested by the Office of Public Counsel as non compliant. WLRN, 2026-06-12. WLRN local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Indiana News item
Indianapolis data center clears first hurdle despite Irvington opposition - WFYI. An Indianapolis data center project cleared its first hurdle despite opposition from the Irvington neighborhood. The project advanced in approval despite local concerns. WFYI, 2026-06-12. WFYI local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Maryland News item
Montgomery County, MD Executive Enacts Six-Month Data Center Pause. Montgomery County, MD Executive Marc Elrich enacted a six month data center moratorium in response to widespread opposition including to the Terra Energy project in Dickerson. Food & Water Watch, 2026-06-12. Food & Water Watch local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Maryland News item
Montgomery Update: County Executive Signs Data Center Moratorium Executive Order, Preserving Affordable Housing, and Upcoming Red Line Disruptions. Montgomery County Executive signed an executive order imposing a six month moratorium on data center permit applications. Montgomery County, MD (.gov), 2026-06-12. Montgomery County, MD (.gov) primary source (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Maryland News item
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Signs Executive Order to Temporarily Pause Data Center Permitting. Marc Elrich, the Montgomery County Executive in Maryland, signed an order on June 12 pausing the acceptance and processing of data center permit applications for six months. Montgomery County, MD (.gov), 2026-06-12. Montgomery County, MD (.gov) primary source (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Maryland News item
Residents fear Frederick County will be the new ‘data center alley’ - Maryland Matters. Frederick County residents expressed concerns about the county becoming a data center hub. The report indicates local opposition to concentrated data center development. Maryland Matters, 2026-06-12. Maryland Matters local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Maine News item
Jay data center that drew governor’s veto is ‘on hold’ - Spectrum News. Jay data center developer notified mill owners project is on hold pending review of other opportunities. Spectrum News, 2026-06-12. Spectrum News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Maine News item
Sentinel DC backs off paper mill data center project in Maine. Sentinel Data Centers withdrew from a 550 million dollar, 1 million square foot data center project at a former paper mill in Jay, Maine. www.datacenterdynamics.com, 2026-06-12. www.datacenterdynamics.com trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Maine News item
After Mills vetoes statewide pause, Maine towns move to halt data center projects locally - WGME. After Governor Mills vetoed a statewide data center moratorium, Maine towns are implementing local restrictions to halt data center projects. This reflects local level regulatory action following state level action. WGME, 2026-06-12. WGME local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Minnesota News item
At Minnesota Capitol, pushback from unions, industry halted new regulations on massive data centers - MPR News. At the Minnesota Capitol, pushback from unions and industry halted new regulations on large data centers. Proposed regulatory changes did not advance. MPR News, 2026-06-12. MPR News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Mississippi News item
Residents still have questions after Jackson data center forum - Mississippi Today. Residents raised questions following a Jackson data center forum. The report indicates community engagement on data center issues. Mississippi Today, 2026-06-12. Mississippi Today local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Nebraska News item
Data centers take center stage at North Omaha town hall - nebraskapublicmedia.org. A town hall in North Omaha focused on data centers. The event indicates community engagement on data center issues. nebraskapublicmedia.org, 2026-06-12. nebraskapublicmedia.org local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- PE News item
CHEERS AND JEERS: Cheers and jeers to public engagement and vitriol over AI data centres - PNI Atlantic News. Charlottetown Mayor Philip Brown asked questions about an AI data centre's feasibility in the city, including technology and water usage, at a city council meeting. The inquiry drew public controversy and online backlash, highlighting community engagement on data centre development. PNI Atlantic News, 2026-06-12. PNI Atlantic News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Utah News item
Kevin O'Leary tells us the hate for his mega data center is just 'bumps in the road'. Kevin O'Leary told Business Insider he is committed to building his Stratos data center campus in Utah despite local protests and legal action. He characterized the opposition as bumps on the road. businessinsider.com, 2026-06-12. businessinsider.com national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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