July 10, 2026
56 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
S.B. 1384, In tax credit and tax benefit administration, further providing for definitions; in computer data center equipment incentive program, providing for certification prohibition; providing for Governor's Responsible Infrastructure Development certification and standards; and imposing duties.. S.B. 1384 was introduced in the Senate. 2026-07-10. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Pennsylvania Bill event
S.B. 1384, In tax credit and tax benefit administration, further providing for definitions; in computer data center equipment incentive program, providing for certification prohibition; providing for Governor's Responsible Infrastructure Development certification and standards; and imposing duties.. S.B. 1384 went to committee in the Senate. 2026-07-10. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Pennsylvania Bill event
H.B. 2359, In computer data center equipment incentive program, further providing for definitions, for application for certification, for eligibility requirements relating to sales and use tax refund program, for notification, for eligibility requirements relating to sales and use tax exemption program and for notification and records.. H.B. 2359 went to committee in the Senate. 2026-07-10. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Oregon Jurisdiction event
Oregon. The Oregon Public Utility Commission approved Portland General Electric's compliance filing under the POWER Act (Order No. 26-239), with rates effective July 8, 2026 that lower residential rates an average of 1.3 percent and raise data center customers' rates an average of 29 percent. apps.puc.state.or.us primary source (content date)
- Wisconsin Jurisdiction event
Wisconsin. Sierra Club filed lawsuit in Ozaukee County Circuit Court on July 10, 2026 challenging DNR decision not to require environmental impact statement for Vantage Port Washington data center biztimes.com local outlet (content date)
- Michigan Statement
Unnamed resident/activist. Unnamed resident claims developers are trying to buy support for a data center that would destroy farmland and community, and that the Lenox board is participating in illegal activities Said July 10, 2026, www.facebook.com. www.facebook.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Pennsylvania Statement
Pennsylvania state senator. Rothman stated he had nothing to do with the actual data center deal but RSR Realtors received real estate fee for sale of land Said July 10, 2026, Spotlight PA. Spotlight PA local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Pennsylvania Statement
Pennsylvania state senator Greg Rothman made money from 30 million dollar sale of property in June 2025 to PAX-1 data center developer Said July 10, 2026, Spotlight PA. Spotlight PA local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Wisconsin Statement
Public Service Commission estimates Wisconsin will need 40 percent more peak demand power in coming years due to data center boom Said July 10, 2026, thecentersquare.com. thecentersquare.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Wisconsin Statement
MEA and Sierra Club filed a lawsuit after state regulators abandoned a required environmental review for the Port Washington data center Said July 10, 2026, Sierra Club. Sierra Club local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Wisconsin Statement
Vantage official (unnamed). On Sept. 23, a Vantage official texted Port Washington Mayor Ted Neitzke about the governor's office seeking more information on why an EIS would kill the project Said July 10, 2026, wpr.org. wpr.org local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Wisconsin Statement
Michael Greif, Midwest Environmental Advocates attorney, said case is about transparency and accountability Said July 10, 2026, thecentersquare.com. thecentersquare.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Montana Jurisdiction event Moratorium adopted
Missoula County. Missoula County approved one year pause in data center development mtpr.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Ohio Jurisdiction event
Wilmington. A judge ruled that ordinances supporting the Wilmington data center were not legal wdtn.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Wisconsin Jurisdiction event
Wisconsin. Environmental groups sued Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources over environmental review process for Port Washington data center in July 2026 wisconsinexaminer.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Wisconsin Jurisdiction event
Wisconsin. DNR staff initially required full Environmental Impact Statement but project ultimately did not require one after company pushback thecentersquare.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Wisconsin Jurisdiction event
Wisconsin. Sierra Club filed lawsuit challenging environmental approval by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources thecentersquare.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Wisconsin Jurisdiction event
Wisconsin. DNR attorney Molly McNab informed Vantage representatives in July 2025 that an environmental impact statement would be required for the project wpr.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Wisconsin Jurisdiction event
Wisconsin. Midwest Environmental Advocates and Sierra Club Wisconsin sued the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources over the decision to issue permits without an environmental impact statement wpr.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI Reference figure
wpr.org. Environmental groups say data centers are driving construction of 5.4 gigawatts of new or updated gas fired power plants: 5.4 GW. Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI, 2026. wpr.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI Reference figure
wpr.org. The project could require up to 3.5 gigawatts of electricity in the future: 3.5 GW. Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI, 2026. wpr.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI Reference figure
wpr.org. A draft energy assessment released by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin found electricity demand could grow more than 40 percent by 2032 due to demand from hyperscale data centers: 40 percent. Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI, 2026. wpr.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI Reference figure
wpr.org. The first phase of the project would use 1.3 gigawatts of energy, enough to power 640,000 homes: 1.3 GW. Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI, 2026. wpr.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Port Washington, WI Reference figure
Milwaukee Business News. Vantage Port Washington project is $15 billion for a 670 acre site: 670 acres. Port Washington, WI, 2026. Milwaukee Business News local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Reference figure
Spotlight PA. PAX-1 is slated to be three campus 15 billion dollar facility with capacity of 1.35 gigawatts: 15,000,000,000 dollars. Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 2026. Spotlight PA local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI Reference figure
wpr.org. The data center campus spans 672 acres and includes four data centers: 672 acres. Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI, 2026. wpr.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI Reference figure
thecentersquare.com. Data centers are beneficiary of estimated $1.5 billion in initial foregone state sales tax from four data center projects: 1,500,000,000 USD. Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI, 2026. thecentersquare.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI Reference figure
thecentersquare.com. Lawmakers estimated the $2.1 billion project will use as much electricity as the city of Los Angeles: 2,100,000,000 USD. Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI, 2026. thecentersquare.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI Reference figure
wpr.org. The project would result in filling 4.7 acres of wetlands: 4.7 acres. Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI, 2026. wpr.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- California News item
In El Segundo, a community says no to a new data center - Spectrum News. El Segundo community members opposed a planned data center on Nash Street at a planning commission meeting. The developer rescinded the application after community opposition. Spectrum News, 2026-07-10. Spectrum News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Connecticut News item
News Flash Archive - Statement from First Selectman Vicki Tesoro on Trumbull’s Data Center - trumbull-ct.gov. First Selectman Vicki Tesoro issues a statement on Trumbull's data center proposal. The official comment addresses the local data center project. trumbull-ct.gov, 2026-07-10. trumbull-ct.gov primary source (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Delaware News item
Kent County moves to regulate future data center development - Delaware Business Times. Kent County enacted or moved to adopt regulations governing future data center development. The action reflects local government effort to control data center siting and operations. Delaware Business Times, 2026-07-10. Delaware Business Times local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia News item
Georgia Regulators Investigating Who Pays Data Center Costs - GovTech. Georgia regulators investigate cost allocation and responsibility for data center infrastructure expenses. GovTech, 2026-07-10. GovTech local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Illinois News item
Residents near proposed Sangamon County data center file lawsuit. Residents near the proposed Sangamon County data center filed a lawsuit to challenge the project. www.sj-r.com, 2026-07-10. www.sj-r.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Indiana News item
Mt Vernon. Indiana- POSEY COUNTY DATA CENTER DEBATE CONTINUES AS FARMERS, RESIDENTS, AND OFFICIALS WEIGH THE FUTURE The discussion over a proposed data center in Posey County continues to draw strong opinions from residents, l. Posey County residents and officials debate a proposed data center project, with continued community discussion. www.facebook.com, 2026-07-10. www.facebook.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Minnesota News item
The Week in Business: By Fighting Data Centers, Is Minnesota Passing Opportunities? - Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. Article examines Minnesota's opposition to data center development and asks whether the state is losing economic opportunities. The piece discusses the tradeoff between limiting data centers and economic growth. Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, 2026-07-10. Mpls.St.Paul Magazine local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Montana News item
Montana counties take different approaches to data center regs - Missoula Current. Montana counties are adopting different regulatory approaches to data centers. The variation suggests county level policy responses to data center development. Missoula Current, 2026-07-10. Missoula Current local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Montana News item
Counties take different approaches to data center regulation - Daily Montanan. Montana counties are taking different regulatory approaches to data centers. Yellowstone County directed its attorney to challenge a citizen initiative for voter approval of data center construction, while Missoula County approved a one year moratorium on data center construction or expansion. Daily Montanan, 2026-07-10. Daily Montanan local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Montana News item
Missoula County approves one-year pause in data center development - Montana Public Radio. Missoula County approved a one year pause in data center development. The moratorium will restrict new data center projects during this period. Montana Public Radio, 2026-07-10. Montana Public Radio local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- North Dakota News item
North Dakota AI committee releases agenda for first meeting next week - North Dakota Monitor. North Dakota Legislature releases agenda for AI and Data Center Committee first meeting with presentations on AI regulation and data center energy sector relationships. North Dakota Monitor, 2026-07-10. North Dakota Monitor local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Nebraska News item
Monolith seeks to build data center in Hallam, application to be submitted by mid-July - 1011now.com. Monolith seeks to build a data center in Hallam with an application to be submitted by mid July. The project appears to be in early permitting stages. 1011now.com, 2026-07-10. 1011now.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Jersey News item
N.J. Gov. Sherrill signs legislation to make data centers pay for infrastructure, energy - WHYY. Governor Sherrill signed legislation requiring data centers to pay for infrastructure and energy upgrades in New Jersey. WHYY, 2026-07-10. WHYY local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Ohio News item
Wilmington data center back to Square One after judge rules ordinances weren’t legal. A judge ruled that Wilmington ordinances supporting an Amazon data center were not legal, sending the project back to square one. WDTN.com, 2026-07-10. WDTN.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Pennsylvania News item
Political lines 'obliterated' at Pennsylvania meeting as Township votes to halt data center applications - The Cool Down. Hazle Township supervisors passed a 180 day freeze on data center applications on June 8, 2026, pausing Project Hazelnut while officials rewrite zoning rules amid strong resident opposition. The Cool Down, 2026-07-10. The Cool Down local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Pennsylvania News item
State senator profited from $30M property sale for a massive data center development - Spotlight PA. Pennsylvania state senator Greg Rothman profited from 2025 property sale to PAX-1 data center developer; says he was not involved in the deal. Spotlight PA, 2026-07-10. Spotlight PA local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- South Dakota News item
Clay County Commissioners Hear Data Center Presentation From VCDC Leader - plaintalk.net. Clay County Commission hears data center presentation, plans to consider ordinance. State law effective July 1 clarifies local regulatory authority. plaintalk.net, 2026-07-10. plaintalk.net local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Tennessee News item
Data center proposed near Nashville Zoo sparks bipartisan bid to save endangered leopards - MS NOW. DC BLOX proposes $700 million, 50 megawatt data centre campus near Nashville Zoo breeding facility for endangered clouded leopards; city considers eminent domain seizure. MS NOW, 2026-07-10. MS NOW local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Wisconsin News item
MEA and Sierra Club File Lawsuit After State Regulators Abandon Required Environmental Review for Port Washington Data Center. MEA and Sierra Club filed a lawsuit after Wisconsin state regulators abandoned a required environmental review for the Port Washington data center. The lawsuit challenges the regulatory decision. Sierra Club, 2026-07-10. Sierra Club local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Wisconsin News item
Sierra Club sues DNR over Port Washington data center project permitting - BizTimes. Sierra Club sues Wisconsin DNR over decision not to require environmental impact statement for Port Washington data center project; includes allegation of prior DNR indication that EIS would be required. Milwaukee Business News, 2026-07-10. Milwaukee Business News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Wisconsin News item
Environmental groups sue DNR over environmental review process for Port Washington data center. Environmental groups sued Wisconsin DNR over the environmental review process for the Port Washington data center project. The lawsuit challenges the adequacy of regulatory oversight. Wisconsin Examiner, 2026-07-10. Wisconsin Examiner local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Wisconsin News item
Environmental lawsuit filed over Port Washington data center. Sierra Club sued Wisconsin DNR over environmental approval of Vantage Port Washington data center, citing lack of required environmental impact statement. thecentersquare.com, 2026-07-10. thecentersquare.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Wisconsin News item
Groups sue Wisconsin DNR over environmental review of Port Washington data centers. Environmental groups sue Wisconsin DNR claiming agency reversed decision to require environmental impact statement for Port Washington data center. wpr.org, 2026-07-10. wpr.org local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Wyoming News item
Wyoming officials: Meta's 715,000-square-foot data center responsible for water system contamination - Fortune. Wyoming officials say Meta's Cheyenne data center construction contaminated the city's recycled water system with a rare bacterium, prompting wastewater policy changes. Fortune, 2026-07-10. Fortune national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Illinois Timeline entry
Sangamon County Data Center. Residents near the proposed Sangamon County data center filed a lawsuit The record reads reported, reported July 10, 2026. www.sj-r.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Wisconsin Timeline entry
Vantage Port Washington Data Center. The DNR issued permits for the project on June 12 The record reads being built, reported July 10, 2026. WPR local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Wisconsin Timeline entry
Vantage Port Washington Data Center. DNR determined it satisfied environmental obligations on December 9 for the Vantage project The record reads being built, reported July 10, 2026. Milwaukee Business News local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
Bill data from LegiScan, licensed CC BY 4.0. The record chooses the bills, writes each stage in its own words and cites the legislature's own page for every bill.
A row's day is the day the event happened, or, where a source gives only its own publication date, that date. The same rows appear on the record pages they belong to; this page is the dated log of them. A row read in a tier 1 query feed is a lead, not an entry, and appears on its record page only.
