July 1, 2026
44 entries published that day, and 1 dated to July 2026 with no 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.
- California Bill event
A.B. 1577, Data centers: reporting.. A.B. 1577 went to committee in the Senate. 2026-07-01. California Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- California Bill event
A.B. 2383, Electricity: data centers.. A.B. 2383 went to committee in the Senate. 2026-07-01. California Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Virginia Bill event
H.B. 323, Data centers; Department of Energy shall lead efforts to accelerate use of waste heat, report.. H.B. 323 took effect on July 01, 2026. The date is the one Virginia law sets for an act of the 2026 regular session that names no date of its own, not a date the record has observed the act operating on. 2026-07-01. Virginia Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Virginia Bill event
H.B. 507, Data centers; permit requirements, emission limits for certain engine-generator sets.. H.B. 507 took effect on July 01, 2026. The date is the one the act's own text sets for the applications it reaches, not a date the record has observed the act operating on. 2026-07-01. Virginia Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Virginia Bill event
S.B. 94, Data centers; site assessment, sound profile of the high energy use facility.. S.B. 94 took effect on July 01, 2026. The date is the one Virginia law sets for an act of the 2026 regular session that names no date of its own, not a date the record has observed the act operating on. 2026-07-01. Virginia Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Virginia Jurisdiction event
Virginia. Virginia imposed an electricity consumption tax July 1 at 1.1 cents per kilowatt hour on every data center operator through June 30, 2028 thecentersquare.com local outlet (content date)
- Oregon, statewide Reference figure
OPB (via Google News). DHM Research poll found 71% of Oregonians have negative view of data centers in late July 2026: 71 percent. Oregon, statewide, 2026. OPB (via Google News) local outlet (content date)
- TN Reference figure
EHSLeaders. Lawmakers in 15 states were considering proposals to temporarily halt some data center development as of July 2026: 15 states. TN, 2026. EHSLeaders local outlet (content date)
- Utah Statement
Fox News journalist Maria Bartiromo apologized on behalf of Fox News on June 26 for airing unsubstantiated claims about Chinese ties to data center opponents Said July 1, 2026, ksl.com. ksl.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Utah Statement
entrepreneur and O'Leary Digital founder. Kevin O'Leary clarified in a June 25 social media post that he has no evidence that Alliance for a Better Utah or Elevate Strategies are funded by China or the Chinese Communist Party Said July 1, 2026, ksl.com. ksl.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Utah Statement
Utah State Senator. Utah Senator Todd Weiler apologized on social media on June 30, saying he was duped after posting earlier claims about Chinese funding of Alliance for a Better Utah Said July 1, 2026, ksl.com. ksl.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Wisconsin Statement
Vantage Vice President of Construction. Victoria Tyson Bloyd, vice president of construction for Vantage, said disruptions from dust should be lessened soon Said July 1, 2026, Ozaukee Press. Ozaukee Press local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Wisconsin Statement
Michael Graham, Whiting Turner project lead, said there were 85 ironworkers at peak on that building Said July 1, 2026, Ozaukee Press. Ozaukee Press local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Illinois Jurisdiction event
Hoffman Estates. Developer withdrew rezoning request for data center in Hoffman Estates capitolnewsillinois.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Massachusetts Jurisdiction event
Lowell. A public meeting about a data center in Lowell occurred with community participation masslive.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Maryland Jurisdiction event Moratorium
Maryland. Western MD county approves data center moratorium thedailyrecord.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- New Mexico Jurisdiction event Moratorium
Santa Fe County. Santa Fe County adopts data center moratorium in July 2026 sourcenm.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI Reference figure
Ozaukee Press. More than 5 million cubic yards of earth was moved on the site: 5,000,000 cubic yards. Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI, 2026. Ozaukee Press local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI Reference figure
Ozaukee Press. Workforce expected to reach 5,000 going into winter: 5,000 jobs. Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI, 2026. Ozaukee Press local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI Reference figure
Ozaukee Press. Approximately 1,700 workers on site at time of ceremony: 1,700 workers. Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI, 2026. Ozaukee Press local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI Reference figure
Ozaukee Press. Campus includes four data center buildings that total about 2.5 million square feet: 2,500,000 square feet. Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI, 2026. Ozaukee Press local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI Reference figure
Ozaukee Press. Second building is 750,000 square feet: 750,000 square feet. Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI, 2026. Ozaukee Press local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Delaware News item
Lawmakers pass bills to limit energy price hikes, regulate data centers - Spotlight Delaware. Delaware lawmakers passed bills to limit energy price hikes and regulate data centers. The legislation addresses data center regulatory framework and power costs. Spotlight Delaware, 2026-07-01. Spotlight Delaware local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Iowa News item
Data center developers make pitch for northwest Iowa project - Radio Iowa. PathOne Data Centers pitched a data center project southwest of Hull to Sioux County supervisors after the county approved a one year moratorium. Radio Iowa, 2026-07-01. Radio Iowa local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Iowa News item
Linn County BOS approve 18-month moratorium on new data centers in unincorporated areas - cbs2iowa.com. Linn County Board of Supervisors approved 18 month moratorium on new data center projects in unincorporated areas. cbs2iowa.com, 2026-07-01. cbs2iowa.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Idaho News item
Pocatello City Council to hear AI data center appeal - East Idaho News. Pocatello City Council is scheduled to hear an appeal related to an AI data center. The item reports a jurisdictional action on a data center proposal. East Idaho News, 2026-07-01. East Idaho News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Illinois News item
Developer Withdraws Rezoning Request for Controversial Data Center in Hoffman Estates - WTTW News. A developer withdrew a rezoning request for a data center project in Hoffman Estates. The withdrawal marks an end to the permitting effort for this site. WTTW News, 2026-07-01. WTTW News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Illinois News item
Here are the Illinois data centers on track for more than $650M in tax credits - Capitol News Illinois. Illinois data centers are on track to receive more than 650 million dollars in tax credits. The item reports a fiscal figure related to state incentives for data center development. Capitol News Illinois, 2026-07-01. Capitol News Illinois local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Massachusetts News item
14-year-old girl removed by police from public Lowell data center meeting - masslive.com. A 14 year old girl was removed by police from a public Lowell data center meeting, indicating community engagement and potential conflict around a local data center proposal. The incident reflects public participation in a data center discussion. masslive.com, 2026-07-01. masslive.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Maryland News item
Western MD county approves data center moratorium - thedailyrecord.com. A western Maryland county has approved a data center moratorium. This is a jurisdictional action to restrict data center development. thedailyrecord.com, 2026-07-01. thedailyrecord.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Montana News item
While Sabey Data Centers backed out of a proposed data center in Butte-Silver Bow, the data center issue remains at the forefront of Mining City politics. One local realtor was inspired to act the old fashioned way -- through signatures and the ballot box.. Sabey Data Centers has withdrawn from a data center that was planned for Butte-Silver Bow in Montana. www.facebook.com, 2026-07-01. www.facebook.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Jersey News item
NJ legislators approve bills on data centers, voting rights, and more - newjerseymonitor.com. New Jersey Legislature passes three bills on data centers: cutting AI tax credits by half, requiring special utility rates for large data centers, and establishing electricity consumption standards. newjerseymonitor.com, 2026-07-01. newjerseymonitor.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Jersey News item
New Jersey lawmakers send data center tariff bill to governor - utilitydive.com. New Jersey lawmakers passed a bill on June 30, 2026 requiring the state Board of Public Utilities to establish tariff standards for data centers of at least 50 MW to shield other ratepayers from grid connection costs. The bill applies to both new and existing facilities and was sent to Gov. Mikie Sherrill for signature. utilitydive.com, 2026-07-01. utilitydive.com trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Santa Fe County becomes latest New Mexico community to adopt data center moratorium - Source New Mexico. Santa Fe County has adopted a data center moratorium, becoming the latest New Mexico jurisdiction to do so. The action restricts new data center development in the county. Source New Mexico, 2026-07-01. Source New Mexico local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Nevada News item
Nevada's largest county to consider data center regulations — but likely not a moratorium - The Nevada Independent. Nevada's largest county considered data center regulations but not a moratorium. The action reflects regulatory review of the data center industry. The Nevada Independent, 2026-07-01. The Nevada Independent local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oklahoma News item
Yukon residents push to oust mayor amid data center firestorm - The Oklahoman. Yukon residents are seeking to recall their mayor over disputes regarding a data center project. This reflects community opposition to the project and local political consequences. The Oklahoman, 2026-07-01. The Oklahoman local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oklahoma News item
Yukon City Council meeting turns heated over data center proposal, mayor recall effort - News 9. A heated Yukon City Council meeting occurred over a data center proposal with concurrent efforts to recall the mayor. The meeting reflected serious community division over the project. News 9, 2026-07-01. News 9 local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oklahoma News item
Yukon residents push to recall mayor amid data center firestorm - The Oklahoman. Yukon residents are pushing to recall the mayor amid controversy over a data center project. The effort reflects significant community opposition to the development. The Oklahoman, 2026-07-01. The Oklahoman local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Rhode Island News item
Opinion | In supervillain mode, Trump’s energy chief vows to ‘roll over’ data center critics - MS NOW. Energy Secretary Chris Wright vowed to overcome data center opposition through advocacy, claiming concerns are overblown. MS NOW, 2026-07-01. MS NOW local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Utah News item
'Oops': Utah senator, Fox News apologize for linking data center foes to China. Kevin O'Leary, Fox News, and Utah Senator Todd Weiler apologized for or clarified claims that opponents of the Box Elder data center project are linked to China. ksl.com, 2026-07-01. ksl.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Vermont News item
CONNOLLY: What’s Inside Vermont’s Data Centers? Jobs, Revenue and the Future - nhjournal.com. Connolly discusses what is inside Vermont data centers, including jobs, revenue, and future prospects. The article provides commentary on data center operations and economic impact. nhjournal.com, 2026-07-01. nhjournal.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Wisconsin News item
Another data center tops out. Second of four data center buildings at Vantage Lighthouse Campus reached topping out milestone July 1, 2026 with 750,000 square foot structure; project between 12-15 percent complete. Ozaukee Press, 2026-07-01. Ozaukee Press local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Wyoming News item
Vantage hosts open house for proposed data center in southern Wyoming - WyomingNews.com. Vantage held an open house for a proposed data center in southern Wyoming. The company presented its project to the community. WyomingNews.com, 2026-07-01. WyomingNews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Wisconsin Timeline entry
Vantage Port Washington Data Center. Topping out ceremony held June 26, 2026 for second of four data center buildings The record reads being built, reported July 1, 2026. Ozaukee Press local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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- New York Jurisdiction event Moratorium adopted
New York. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued executive order in July 2026 to pause for up to one year permits for new data centers that are at least 50 megawatts spokesman.com local outlet Also reported by deseret.com local outlet , wcvb.com local outlet , gadgetreview.com local outlet , news.bgov.com local outlet , bisnow.com trade press , courant.com local outlet , wbng.com local outlet , buffalonews.com local outlet , nypost.com national outlet , arstechnica.com national outlet , cnhinews.com local outlet (12 reports). (content date, the month only; the source names no day)
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