June 26, 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.
- Pennsylvania Bill event
H.B. 2198, Repealing provisions relating to Computer Data Center Equipment Incentive Program; and, in general provisions, providing for data centers.. H.B. 2198 went to committee in the Senate. 2026-06-26. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Pennsylvania Bill event
H.B. 1667, In sales and use tax, further providing for exclusions from tax; in gross receipts tax, further providing for imposition of tax and for establishment of revenue-neutral reconciliation; providing for educational tax credits; in manufacturing and investment tax credit, further providing for business firms and for tax credit certificates; repealing provisions relating to Computer Data Center Equipment Incentive Program; in general provisions, providing for data centers; prohibiting the imposition of a tax on gross receipts received from the sale of electric energy; imposing a penalty; and making repeals.. H.B. 1667 went to committee in the House. 2026-06-26. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Massachusetts Jurisdiction event Moratorium
Massachusetts. Massachusetts pauses tax breaks for data centers cbsnews.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Massachusetts Jurisdiction event
Massachusetts. Governor Healey releases expectations for responsible data center development in Massachusetts masslive.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Massachusetts Jurisdiction event
Massachusetts. Governor Healey unveiled rules for data center developers in Massachusetts govtech.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Maine Jurisdiction event Moratorium
Eastport. A coalition of Eastport residents submitted a petition to prohibit a large data center project newscentermaine.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Colorado News item
Data Centers in Colorado – Local Governments Take the Lead in Regulating Siting - Spencer Fane. Spencer Fane article discusses how local governments in Colorado are taking the lead in regulating data center siting. The piece examines regulatory approaches to data center development. Spencer Fane, 2026-06-26. Spencer Fane local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Louisiana News item
Landry signs order to protect utility customers as he promotes more data center development - Louisiana Illuminator. Governor Jeff Landry signed an executive order to protect Louisiana utility customers from data center power costs while promoting data center development. The order directs new requirements within 90 days for data centers to claim tax incentives, following a framework balancing investor and resident interests. Louisiana Illuminator, 2026-06-26. Louisiana Illuminator local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Massachusetts News item
Massachusetts pauses tax breaks for data centers and addresses energy, water and noise concerns - CBS News. Massachusetts pauses tax breaks for data centers while addressing concerns about energy, water and noise. This signals a policy shift on data center incentives. CBS News, 2026-06-26. CBS News national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Massachusetts News item
Healey releases ‘expectations’ for responsible data center development in Mass.; what are they? - masslive.com. Massachusetts Governor Healey released expectations for the responsible development of data centers in the state. masslive.com, 2026-06-26. masslive.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Massachusetts News item
Gov. Healey slams brakes on data center tax incentives - WBUR. Governor Healey reversed course on data center tax incentives in Massachusetts. The action ends or limits tax benefits for data center developers. WBUR, 2026-06-26. WBUR local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Massachusetts News item
Gov. Healey Unveils Rules for Data Center Developers in Mass. - GovTech. Governor Healey unveiled rules for data center developers in Massachusetts. The rules establish state level policy for the industry. GovTech, 2026-06-26. GovTech local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Maine News item
Coalition of Eastport residents submits petition to prohibit large data center project - The Maine Monitor. A coalition of Eastport residents submitted a petition to prohibit a large data center project in Eastport. The action represents organized opposition to a proposed data center development. The Maine Monitor, 2026-06-26. The Maine Monitor local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Maine News item
Video: The Maine Town That Actually Wants a Data Center - The New York Times. The New York Times features a video about a Maine town that wants a data center. The town has expressed support for data center development. The New York Times, 2026-06-26. The New York Times national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Michigan News item
Michigan House Democrats pitch transparency, community benefit requirements for data centers - Michigan Advance. Michigan House Democrats introduce bills requiring transparency, community benefits agreements, water guardrails, and noise limits for data centers. Michigan Advance, 2026-06-26. Michigan Advance local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Michigan News item
Andrews, Fellow Democrats Introduce Comprehensive Legislative Package Putting Guardrails on Data Centers - Michigan House Democrats. Michigan House Democrats introduce six bill package placing guardrails on data centers including noise standards, decommissioning plans, community benefits agreements and water restrictions. Michigan House Democrats, 2026-06-26. Michigan House Democrats local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Nebraska News item
City Utilities Director Ryan Schmitz comments about new G.I. data center - Central Nebraska Today. City Utilities Director Ryan Schmitz commented on a new Grand Island data center project. The statement relates to a specific proposed or existing data center in the area. Central Nebraska Today, 2026-06-26. Central Nebraska Today local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Nebraska News item
Data center nearing completion in east Grand Island - Central Nebraska Today. A data center project in Grand Island, Nebraska is nearing completion. The facility represents ongoing development in the state. Central Nebraska Today, 2026-06-26. Central Nebraska Today local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- NS News item
Cumberland urgently enacts AI data centre moratorium - pictouadvocate.com. Cumberland enacted an urgent moratorium on AI data centre development. The municipal action prohibits new data centre projects during the moratorium period. pictouadvocate.com, 2026-06-26. pictouadvocate.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Pennsylvania News item
Data center $10,000 per household idea called 'bribe' by neighbors | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com. Project Hazelnut residents critical of developer's $10,000 household grant offer, calling it a bribe and citing concerns about project secrecy and impact on quality of life. thecentersquare.com, 2026-06-26. thecentersquare.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Rhode Island News item
Council eyes moratorium on AI data centers - Westerly Sun. A city council in Westerly, Rhode Island is considering a moratorium on AI data centers. The action indicates local regulatory response to data center proposals. Westerly Sun, 2026-06-26. Westerly Sun local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- US News item
Commentary: Here’s what communities can do when data centers arrive - Tennessee Lookout. Experts advise communities on handling data center development through planning, agreements, and tax policy. Tennessee Lookout, 2026-06-26. Tennessee Lookout local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Wisconsin News item
Vantage tops out second building at OpenAI's Lighthouse campus in Wisconsin. On June 26, 2026, Vantage topped out the second building on the Lighthouse campus in Port Washington, Wisconsin. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-06-26. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Wisconsin Timeline entry
Vantage Port Washington Data Center. Vantage topped out second building at Lighthouse campus in Port Washington on June 26, 2026 The record reads being built, reported June 26, 2026. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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