July 29, 2026
57 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.
- Georgia Statement
Effingham County Manager. County Manager Tim Callanan said negotiations began under non disclosure agreements in early February 2026 Said July 29, 2026, WTOC. WTOC local outlet (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)
- Louisiana Statement
Governor. Gov. Jeff Landry said the Richland Parish area has seen a 185 percent increase in tax growth and a 30 percent wage increase since 2020 Said July 29, 2026, WAFB. WAFB local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- ON Statement
Stephen Lecce, Ontario Energy Minister, says data centers must demonstrate community benefits to operate Said July 29, 2026, sootoday.com. sootoday.com local outlet Also reported by Sudbury News query feed (2 reports). (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Utah Statement
developer. Kevin O'Leary said work on the Stratos data center project is 'full steam ahead' Said July 29, 2026, The Salt Lake Tribune. The Salt Lake Tribune local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Utah Statement
Utah Military Installation Development Authority. Utah's Military Installation Development Authority said it is on pause, awaiting permit requests for the Stratos project Said July 29, 2026, The Salt Lake Tribune. The Salt Lake Tribune local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Utah Statement
state representative. Rep. Paul Cutler said artificial intelligence has changed data center size, impact and policy questions, and that lawmakers need to think about things differently. Said July 29, 2026, KMYU. KMYU local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Utah Statement
Stratos project developer. Kevin O'Leary said work on the Stratos data center project is "full steam ahead" Said July 29, 2026, The Salt Lake Tribune. The Salt Lake Tribune local outlet Also reported by The Salt Lake Tribune local outlet (2 reports). (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Utah Statement
BYU civil engineering professor. Sowby said the approval process for data centers depends largely on whether a project is proposed within city limits, outside incorporated areas, or involving state and federal agencies. Said July 29, 2026, KMYU. KMYU local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Utah Statement
BYU civil engineering professor Robert Sowby stated there is no single person or agency responsible for approving a large scale data center. Said July 29, 2026, KMYU. KMYU local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Wisconsin Statement
Vantage North America President Dana Adams said the facility will support Oracle and their end user OpenAI running AI workloads out of the building. Said July 29, 2026, TMJ4 News. TMJ4 News local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Wisconsin Statement
Dana Adams, Vantage North America President. Tax revenue from the facility will begin flowing predominantly when construction is complete. Said July 29, 2026, TMJ4 News. TMJ4 News local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Georgia Timeline entry
OpenAI Effingham County Data Center. Project has multi year five phase timeline with first phase targeted to begin construction by late 2028 and entire project completed by end of 2034 The record reads proposed, July 29, 2026. WTOC local outlet (content date)
- Georgia Timeline entry
OpenAI Effingham County Data Center. County records show the Special Payment in Lieu of Taxes agreement gives OpenAI a 37.5 percent annual property tax reduction, assessing the property at 25 percent of fair market value instead of the standard 40 percent, locked at the 2026 millage rate for 15 years The record reads proposed, July 29, 2026. WTOC local outlet (content date)
- Minnesota Jurisdiction event Moratorium
Minnesota. Minnesota courts paused data centers minnpost.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Nebraska Jurisdiction event
Nebraska. Nebraska restricted data center tax incentives and resource allocation datacenterknowledge.com trade press (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Utah Jurisdiction event Moratorium
Utah. Utah's Military Installation Development Authority said it is on pause awaiting permit requests for the Stratos project sltrib.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Utah Jurisdiction event
Utah. Utah lawmakers prepare to revisit large scale data center policy next month in August. kmyu.tv local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI Reference figure
TMJ4 News. Vantage has paid $65 million in property taxes in Virginia since 2019.: 65,000,000 USD. Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI, 2026. TMJ4 News local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Richland Parish, LA Reference figure
WAFB. Sales tax collections in the region climbed from $85 million to $126 million in the first quarter of 2026: 126,000,000 USD. Richland Parish, LA, 2026. WAFB local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI Reference figure
TMJ4 News. Vantage currently employs about 130 workers at a campus location in Virginia.: 130 workers. Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI, 2026. TMJ4 News local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI Reference figure
TMJ4 News. Vantage expects a combined 1,000 employees with its two biggest customers once the Port Washington facility opens.: 1,000 employees. Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI, 2026. TMJ4 News local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Ontario, ON Reference figure
sootoday.com. 226,000 square foot data centre proposed in Mississauga Ward 9: 226,000 square feet. Ontario, ON, 2026. sootoday.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Richland Parish, LA Reference figure
WAFB. The facility is expected to create 7,500 construction jobs and 1,000 permanent positions: 7,500 jobs. Richland Parish, LA, 2026. WAFB local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Richland Parish, LA Reference figure
WAFB. More than $1 billion in local infrastructure: 1,000,000,000 USD. Richland Parish, LA, 2026. WAFB local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI Reference figure
TMJ4 News. Vantage will pay property taxes in Port Washington over the next 20 years through a Tax Incremental District to cover $458 million in infrastructure costs for the project.: 458,000,000 USD. Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI, 2026. TMJ4 News local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Richland Parish, LA Reference figure
WAFB. The data center represents more than a $50 billion investment in the state of Louisiana: 50,000,000,000 USD. Richland Parish, LA, 2026. WAFB local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Richland Parish, LA Reference figure
WAFB. The site will carry 5 gigawatts of compute space: 5 GW. Richland Parish, LA, 2026. WAFB local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Federal News item
Meta’s Canadian AI Data Center: A New Model for Infrastructure and Energy Integration. Meta broke ground on a C$13 billion AI data center campus in Sturgeon County, Alberta with planned capacity of 1 GW and eventual scaling to 1.8 GW, paired with a dedicated 932 MW natural gas power plant. The project exemplifies a new integrated model combining data center, power generation and infrastructure development. Data Center Frontier, 2026-07-29. Data Center Frontier trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Arizona News item
'It's a monstrosity': Ahwatukee residents push back against data center project right across the street from their homes - 12News. Ahwatukee residents are opposing a data center project planned across the street from their homes. The headline indicates significant community resistance to the facility. 12News, 2026-07-29. 12News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Arizona News item
What's behind Arizona's data center boom, and what comes next? - KJZZ. KJZZ reports on factors driving Arizona's data center growth and future outlook. The report documents state level data center industry expansion. KJZZ, 2026-07-29. KJZZ local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Connecticut News item
News Flash Archive - 8/7/26 Update: First Selectman Vicki Tesoro's Statement on Trumbull’s Data Center - trumbull-ct.gov. First Selectman Vicki Tesoro issues statement on Trumbull's data center. Municipal official comments on data center matter. trumbull-ct.gov, 2026-07-29. trumbull-ct.gov primary source (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia News item
Records show Effingham County leaders finalized massive tax break for $20B OpenAI data center day before public announcement. Effingham County finalized a 37.5 percent property tax break for OpenAI data center one day before public announcement, with 15 year abatement and $10 buyout option. WTOC, 2026-07-29. WTOC local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Louisiana News item
Meta data center in Richland Parish brings jobs, tax growth to northeast Louisiana - WAFB. Meta's Richland Parish data center is bringing jobs to northeast Louisiana and generating tax growth in the parish. WAFB, 2026-07-29. WAFB local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Massachusetts News item
Residents want a judge to pause Lowell data center expansion - WBUR. Residents seek judicial intervention to pause a Lowell data center expansion. Legal action reflects ongoing opposition to the project. WBUR, 2026-07-29. WBUR local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Massachusetts News item
In one Mass. city, the fight over a data center has hit a crisis point - WGBH. A Massachusetts city is experiencing intensified conflict over a data center project. The situation has escalated to what the outlet describes as a crisis point. WGBH, 2026-07-29. WGBH local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Massachusetts News item
Lowell residents sue over data center expansion in neighborhood - WCVB. Lowell residents filed a lawsuit over a data center expansion in their neighborhood. The legal action reflects local opposition to the project. WCVB, 2026-07-29. WCVB local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Maryland News item
Feds approve sale of Potomac River power plant to data center developer - The Baltimore Banner. Federal authorities approved the sale of a Potomac River power plant to a data center developer. The project received federal approval enabling the transaction. The Baltimore Banner, 2026-07-29. The Baltimore Banner local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Minnesota News item
Data center developer signs deal to buy Minnesota Star Tribune’s shuttered North Loop printing plant - Star Tribune. A data center developer signed an agreement to buy the Star Tribune's closed printing plant in the North Loop of Minneapolis. Star Tribune, 2026-07-29. Star Tribune local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Minnesota News item
In pausing data centers, Minnesota courts did what local officials wouldn’t - MinnPost. Minnesota courts paused data center projects while local officials did not act on the matter. The decision represents judicial intervention in data center development. MinnPost, 2026-07-29. MinnPost local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Mississippi News item
What incentives are available to data centers in Mississippi? - Mississippi Today. An article described incentives available to data centers in Mississippi. The article provides information on state level data center policy. Mississippi Today, 2026-07-29. Mississippi Today local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Montana News item
What a data center costs, and where the money lands - Montana Free Press. An article discusses the costs of data centers and their economic impact on communities. It provides information on data center economics and financial distribution. Montana Free Press, 2026-07-29. Montana Free Press local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- North Carolina News item
Forsyth County's data center decision: what's at stake, and where statewide debates stand? - WXII. Forsyth County is making a data center decision with broader statewide implications. The local decision reflects wider state policy debates. WXII, 2026-07-29. WXII local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- North Dakota News item
North Dakota utility regulators take up MDU rate increase, data center cases - North Dakota Monitor. North Dakota PSC takes up MDU rate increase case; MDU and Applied Digital seek approval for data center power service near Center. North Dakota Monitor, 2026-07-29. North Dakota Monitor local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Nebraska News item
Nebraska Reins in Data Center Perks Amid Resource Scrutiny - Data Center Knowledge. Nebraska limited tax incentives and resource allocation for data centers amid concerns about power and resource demands. The state is restricting data center subsidies. Data Center Knowledge, 2026-07-29. Data Center Knowledge trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- NS News item
Lessons from Hamilton, Ontario: Here's how to stop an AI data centre proposed for your community - Halifax Examiner. Halifax Examiner reported lessons from Hamilton, Ontario on how communities can oppose AI data centre proposals. The article discusses strategies for local opposition to data centre projects. Halifax Examiner, 2026-07-29. Halifax Examiner local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Nevada News item
NV Energy sues Tract over data center regulations - hawaiinewsnow.com. NV Energy sued Tract over data center regulations in Nevada. The lawsuit addresses regulatory framework governing data center operations. hawaiinewsnow.com, 2026-07-29. hawaiinewsnow.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New York News item
In the Finger Lakes Region, Governor Hochul Highlights First Statewide Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers as Support Continues to Grow - governor.ny.gov. Governor Hochul details New York moratorium on hyperscale data centers and announces Community Investment Framework, Grid Acceleration Fund, and pursuit of sales tax exemption repeal. governor.ny.gov, 2026-07-29. governor.ny.gov primary source (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- ON News item
AI data centres must deliver ‘community benefits’ to operate in Ontario, Lecce says - sootoday.com. Ontario Energy Minister Stephen Lecce says AI data centers must provide community benefits, pay full electricity costs, and meet data sovereignty requirements to receive provincial approval. sootoday.com, 2026-07-29. sootoday.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oregon News item
Petition seeks pause on eastern Oregon data centers - Nonstop Local News. Oregon Rural Action announced a petition calling for a moratorium on data center growth in eastern Oregon's Morrow and Umatilla counties. The group cited environmental concerns and an Amazon exascale data center project that would require a gigawatt of electricity. Nonstop Local News, 2026-07-29. Nonstop Local News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Pennsylvania News item
Grid operator proposes data center registry to track power use - NBC10 Philadelphia. PJM grid operator proposes a registry for large load energy users including data centers to track power use and enable load reduction during shortages. NBC10 Philadelphia, 2026-07-29. NBC10 Philadelphia local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Utah News item
Who approves large scale data centers in Utah? It depends on where it's proposed. Utah lawmakers prepare to revisit data center approval and zoning rules, with experts noting the approval process depends on jurisdiction and multiple agency layers. KMYU, 2026-07-29. KMYU local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Utah News item
Who approves large-scale data centers in Utah? It depends on where it's proposed. Utah lawmakers are preparing to revisit large scale data center policy in August 2026, with questions about approval authority and zoning. No single official approves data centers; approval depends on location and involves multiple government levels. KUTV, 2026-07-29. KUTV local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Utah News item
Designing the Box Elder County data center is ‘full steam ahead,’ Kevin O’Leary says, while MIDA is on ‘pause’ - The Salt Lake Tribune. Kevin O'Leary said work on the Stratos data center project in Box Elder County is proceeding and his team hopes to file for a water permit by the end of August 2026. Utah's Military Installation Development Authority is pausing its review pending permit requests for the project. The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-07-29. The Salt Lake Tribune local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Wisconsin News item
Will Vantage live up to jobs expectations when AI facility opens in Port Washington?. Vantage's Port Washington data center expected to employ 1,000 workers with Oracle and OpenAI; company touts tax contributions. TMJ4 News, 2026-07-29. TMJ4 News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Louisiana Timeline entry
Meta Louisiana data center. Meta announced the Richland Parish data center project in 2024 The record reads being built, reported July 29, 2026. WAFB local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Massachusetts Timeline entry Moratorium
Markley Group Lowell Data Center. Residents requested a judge to pause a data center expansion in Lowell The record reads reported, reported July 29, 2026. WBUR local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Utah Timeline entry
Stratos Project. O'Leary's team hopes to file for a water permit by the end of August 2026 The record reads waiting on permits, reported July 29, 2026. The Salt Lake Tribune local outlet Also reported by The Salt Lake Tribune local outlet (2 reports). (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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