June 18, 2026
35 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.
- Congress Bill event
H.R. 9340, Ratepayer Protection Act. H.R. 9340 was introduced in the House. 2026-06-18. Congress primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Congress Bill event
H.R. 9340, Ratepayer Protection Act. H.R. 9340 went to committee in the House. 2026-06-18. Congress primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Congress Bill event
H.R. 9372, Data Infrastructure Energy Measurement and Standards Act. H.R. 9372 was introduced in the House. 2026-06-18. Congress primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Congress Bill event
H.R. 9372, Data Infrastructure Energy Measurement and Standards Act. H.R. 9372 went to committee in the House. 2026-06-18. Congress primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Michigan Bill event
S.B. 1047, Public utilities: rates; separate rate class for large-load customers; require. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding sec. 10ii.. S.B. 1047 was introduced in the Senate. 2026-06-18. Michigan Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Michigan Bill event
S.B. 1047, Public utilities: rates; separate rate class for large-load customers; require. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding sec. 10ii.. S.B. 1047 went to committee in the Senate. 2026-06-18. Michigan Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Michigan Bill event
S.B. 1050, Businesses: other; community benefit agreements; require certain data centers to be subject to. Creates new act.. S.B. 1050 was introduced in the Senate. 2026-06-18. Michigan Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Michigan Bill event
S.B. 1050, Businesses: other; community benefit agreements; require certain data centers to be subject to. Creates new act.. S.B. 1050 went to committee in the Senate. 2026-06-18. Michigan Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Michigan Bill event
S.B. 1048, Public utilities: electric utilities; project labor agreements and prevailing wage and fringe benefit rates; require for certain data center contracts. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding sec. 10ii.. S.B. 1048 was introduced in the Senate. 2026-06-18. Michigan Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Michigan Bill event
S.B. 1048, Public utilities: electric utilities; project labor agreements and prevailing wage and fringe benefit rates; require for certain data center contracts. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding sec. 10ii.. S.B. 1048 went to committee in the Senate. 2026-06-18. Michigan Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Michigan Bill event
S.B. 1051, Businesses: other; Michigan zoning enabling act; make subject to the data center community benefit act. Amends sec. 205 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3205). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1050'26. S.B. 1051 was introduced in the Senate. 2026-06-18. Michigan Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Michigan Bill event
S.B. 1051, Businesses: other; Michigan zoning enabling act; make subject to the data center community benefit act. Amends sec. 205 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3205). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1050'26. S.B. 1051 went to committee in the Senate. 2026-06-18. Michigan Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- New Jersey Bill event
A. 5294, "Responsible Data Center Development and Resource Protection Act"; establishes Statewide framework concerning siting, land use approval, energy sourcing, water use, and environmental impacts of large load data center development.. A. 5294 was introduced in the General Assembly. 2026-06-18. New Jersey Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- New Jersey Bill event
A. 5294, "Responsible Data Center Development and Resource Protection Act"; establishes Statewide framework concerning siting, land use approval, energy sourcing, water use, and environmental impacts of large load data center development.. A. 5294 went to committee in the General Assembly. 2026-06-18. New Jersey Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Alaska News item
Alaska gov't grants preliminary approval to massive North Slope data centre - CBC. Alaska government granted preliminary approval to a massive North Slope data center project. The development marks regulatory progress for large scale infrastructure on the North Slope. CBC, 2026-06-18. CBC national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Arkansas News item
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette files lawsuit seeking contract between Entergy, Google related to data centers - The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Arkansas Democrat Gazette sued the Public Service Commission for access to the Entergy Google rate contract for the West Memphis data center, citing public interest under state Freedom of Information Act. arkansasonline.com, 2026-06-18. arkansasonline.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- BC News item
IA: Bell fournira une capacité de centre de données à Cohere - Les Affaires. Bell Canada will supply data centre capacity at its Merritt, British Columbia facility to support Cohere's large language models through Bell's AI network. Les Affaires, 2026-06-18. Les Affaires local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Illinois News item
Elk Grove Village Mayor Not Concerned With Governor’s Data Center Order - Journal & Topics. Illinois governor paused state data center tax incentives effective July 1; local incentives unaffected per Elk Grove Village mayor. Journal & Topics, 2026-06-18. Journal & Topics local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Indiana News item
Microsoft breaks ground on data center campus in La Porte, Indiana - Data Center Dynamics. Microsoft broke ground June 17 on 17 building data center campus in La Porte, Indiana with 600 permanent jobs and 2029 completion target. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-06-18. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Massachusetts News item
Boston neighbhorhood frets as towering ‘dungeon’ data center looms over homes - The Independent. A Boston neighborhood opposes a proposed data center described as a towering structure. Local residents express concern about the facility's appearance and impact on the area. The Independent, 2026-06-18. The Independent local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Maine News item
How a Data Center Derailed $240,000 for Affordable Housing in Rural Maine - Shelterforce. Wiscasset, Maine lost $240,000 in federal ARPA funding for affordable housing after the town proposed redirecting it to study a $5 billion data center project. The funds were reallocated to neighboring communities after the town became distracted by data center development plans. Shelterforce, 2026-06-18. Shelterforce local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Missouri News item
Amazon and Google invest $25 billion in Missouri data centers - ET Datacenters. Amazon and Google commit combined $25 billion to data center projects in Montgomery County, Missouri, with Amazon's $10 billion campus near New Florence. ET Datacenters, 2026-06-18. ET Datacenters local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Montana News item
How some Montanans are taking data center regulation into their own hands - Montana Free Press. Some residents of Montana are taking it upon themselves to regulate data centers. Montana Free Press, 2026-06-18. Montana Free Press local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- North Carolina News item
Data center moratorium fever grows across North Carolina - The Charlotte Post. North Carolina jurisdictions are proposing moratoriums on data center development. Multiple localities are acting to restrict or pause data center projects. The Charlotte Post, 2026-06-18. The Charlotte Post local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- North Dakota News item
North Dakota officials bestow insult and injury in AI data centers battle - North Dakota Monitor. A North Dakota resident expressed opposition to AI data centers in commentary, claiming state officials dismissed local concerns as misinformation and stating data centers cause environmental and economic harms. The piece describes statewide political opposition to the state's data center push. North Dakota Monitor, 2026-06-18. North Dakota Monitor local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Jersey News item
Asbury Park Calls For Statewide Freeze On Data Center Construction - News12 | Connecticut. Asbury Park city council adopted resolution urging statewide moratorium on data center construction, citing grid and water impacts. News12 | Connecticut, 2026-06-18. News12 | Connecticut local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- NS News item
Premier says AI data centres 'not a today thing' in N.S. - CBC. Nova Scotia premier stated that AI data centres are not an immediate priority. The comment suggests a cautious or delayed approach to data centre development in the province. CBC, 2026-06-18. CBC national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- NS News item
N.S. premier says future support for data centres depends on energy supply, safety - Halifax - Global News. Nova Scotia premier stated that future data centre support depends on energy supply and safety. The statement indicates conditions the province may place on approving data centre projects. Global News, 2026-06-18. Global News national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oregon News item
Hillsboro mayor’s absence looms large in heated data center discussions - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB. Hillsboro City Council meetings on data centers became contentious after the city granted tax breaks to 15 developments related to new or existing data centers. Councilor Cristian Salgado faced calls for censure and resignation over his conduct at a June 18 meeting. OPB (via Google News), 2026-06-18. OPB (via Google News) local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- QC News item
Centres de données | Plaidoyer pour un BAPE général | La Presse - La Presse. An advocate or organization is making a case for a general environmental review (BAPE) of data centers in Quebec. This represents a named position on data center policy. La Presse, 2026-06-18. La Presse local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- QC News item
Christine Fréchette sous pression: Hydro-Québec veut vendre nos mégawatts à Google pour 150 M$ par année - Journal de Québec. Hydro Québec is reported to want to sell megawatts to Google for $150 million per year. This indicates a power supply agreement under consideration for a data center project. Journal de Québec, 2026-06-18. Journal de Québec local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- South Carolina News item
Chester County approves six-month pause on data center development - Rock Hill Herald. Chester County approved a six month pause on data center development. The action restricts new data center projects in the county. Rock Hill Herald, 2026-06-18. Rock Hill Herald local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- South Carolina News item
Stream Data Centers pulls out of $800m South Carolina data center, says utility power would take too long - Data Center Dynamics. Stream Data Centers canceled its $800 million Project Liberty data center in Marion County, South Carolina, citing inability to source utility power within the required timeframe. The project had been approved but faced local opposition. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-06-18. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Tennessee News item
DOJ intervenes on behalf of xAI in data center gas turbine lawsuit - Utility Dive. The Department of Justice intervened on behalf of xAI in a data center gas turbine lawsuit. The intervention suggests federal involvement in a dispute over xAI data center operations. Utility Dive, 2026-06-18. Utility Dive trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Texas News item
DataBank to boost HOU2 data center capacity in $20M expansion, filing shows - The Business Journals. DataBank announced a $20 million expansion of its HOU2 data center capacity. The Business Journals, 2026-06-18. The Business Journals local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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