July 31, 2026
34 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.
- Federal Jurisdiction event
United States (federal). PJM filed a Reliability Backstop Procurement proposal with FERC on July 31 datacenterknowledge.com trade press (content date)
- Utah Jurisdiction event
Box Elder County. Box Elder County filed a response asking the 1st District Court in Brigham City to dismiss the lawsuit over its rejection of the Stratos referendum, arguing that neither of the two Stratos resolutions is legislative. ksl.com local outlet (content date)
- North Carolina Statement
director, John Locke Foundation Center for Food, Power, and Life. Jon Sanders, director of the John Locke Foundation's Center for Food, Power, and Life, said I'm doubtful local moratoriums will have much practical effect because the market has already narrowed the universe of places where a data center can realistically locate Said July 31, 2026, Carolina Journal. Carolina Journal local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- North Carolina Statement
Republican state representative; Jeff McNeely, Republican state representative. Republican state Reps. David Willis and Jeff McNeely said residents asking questions about energy, water, noise, and who benefits from the projects deserve answers but argued that blocking data centers through moratoriums is the wrong answer Said July 31, 2026, Carolina Journal. Carolina Journal local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- North Carolina Statement
president and CEO, North Carolina Chamber. Gary Salamido, president and CEO of the North Carolina Chamber, said Capital flows where it is wanted and stays where it's welcome, so moratoriums certainly send a message Said July 31, 2026, Carolina Journal. Carolina Journal local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- North Carolina Statement
co-director, North Carolina Environmental Justice Network. Rania Masri, co director of the North Carolina Environmental Justice Network, said in support of the moratoriums in June: We are being told that AI data centers are inevitable , that communities must sacrifice their water, land, and health, and their economic future for Big Tech's greed Said July 31, 2026, Carolina Journal. Carolina Journal local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- QC Statement
Director of Program Management, Keel Infrastructure. Bianca Lamothe Verreault said public meeting promised after mid October when more data and answers available. Said July 31, 2026, Le Droit. Le Droit local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Oregon Timeline entry
Oakline at Mill Creek. Alderstone LLC filed a land use application with the City of Salem for two data center buildings on three lots at the Mill Creek Corporate Center. The record reads waiting on permits, July 31, 2026. Salem Business Journal local outlet (content date)
- Federal News item
The Data Center Industry’s Permission to Build. New York imposed a one year pause on environmental approvals for new hyperscale data centers while developing stronger standards. Montgomery County, Maryland voted to pause new data center permits for 18 months to develop comprehensive rules, and the Prince William Digital Gateway project in Virginia collapsed after public opposition. Data Center Frontier, 2026-07-31. Data Center Frontier trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Arkansas News item
Clarksville City Council approves $55 billion in bonds for data center - KNWA FOX24. The city council in Clarksville, Arkansas, approved bonds totaling $55 billion for a data center. KNWA FOX24, 2026-07-31. KNWA FOX24 local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia News item
Effingham Officials Report Threats After OpenAI Data Center News. Effingham County officials report receiving threats and safety concerns following the OpenAI data center announcement, with increased security at public meetings and law enforcement involvement. Effingham Herald, 2026-07-31. Effingham Herald local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia News item
Georgia data center to be one of largest in United States - WSB-TV. A Georgia data center project is reported to be among the largest in the United States. The item identifies a major facility but provides no detail on status or developer. WSB-TV, 2026-07-31. WSB-TV local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Iowa News item
Woodbury Co. Zoning Commission schedules public hearings for data center regulations - hawaiinewsnow.com. Woodbury County Zoning Commission scheduled public hearings on data center regulations. The action indicates jurisdictional review of data center zoning policy. hawaiinewsnow.com, 2026-07-31. hawaiinewsnow.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Kentucky News item
A Kentucky city is getting $100B data center. The governor says he wasn’t briefed - Lexington Herald Leader. A Kentucky city is receiving a $100 billion data center investment. Governor Beshear indicated he was not briefed on the project prior to announcement. Lexington Herald Leader, 2026-07-31. Lexington Herald Leader local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Michigan News item
Michigan Senate primary puts data center politics to the test - E&E News by POLITICO. Michigan Senate Democratic primary features data center politics as central issue. Candidate Abdul El Sayed proposes strict terms for data centers including union labor, no rate increases, and community benefits agreements. E&E News by POLITICO, 2026-07-31. E&E News by POLITICO national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Minnesota News item
Legacy Investing buys printing press in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for data center development - Data Center Dynamics. Legacy Investing purchased a printing press facility in Minneapolis for data center development. The acquisition marks a site commitment for a new data center project. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-07-31. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Minnesota News item
Where do the candidates for governor stand on data centers? - Minnesota Reformer. Minnesota gubernatorial candidates are taking positions on data centers. The item reports candidates' stances on data center policy. Minnesota Reformer, 2026-07-31. Minnesota Reformer local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Mississippi News item
SpaceXAI removing temporary turbines from Southaven data center - SuperTalk Mississippi Media. SpaceXAI is removing 69 temporary mobile turbines from its $20 billion Southaven data center between August 2026 and July 2027, having reached an agreement with Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. The company will rely on a permanent 1.2 GW power plant under construction and is investing in noise reduction technology. SuperTalk Mississippi Media, 2026-07-31. SuperTalk Mississippi Media local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Mississippi News item
Meridian Community College launches Mississippi’s first data center workforce training program - WTOK. Meridian Community College has launched a training program for data center workers, which the college calls the first in Mississippi. WTOK, 2026-07-31. WTOK local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Montana News item
Broadview resident responds to data center suit with claims of her own - Billings Gazette. Broadview resident Kassi Solberg files counterclaim against Yellowstone County and Quantica data center developer over initiative process and alleged environmental harms. Billings Gazette, 2026-07-31. Billings Gazette local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- North Carolina News item
Local data center moratoriums may carry statewide consequences - Carolina Journal. More than 30 North Carolina local governments have temporarily halted new data center development since February, creating a patchwork of moratoriums. The article reports debate between those opposing data centers for environmental and water concerns and supporters citing lost investment and jobs. Carolina Journal, 2026-07-31. Carolina Journal local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Hearing for Project Jupiter data center’s air quality permit application rescheduled to September - Source New Mexico. The hearing on the air quality permit application for the Project Jupiter data center in New Mexico was moved to September 2026. Source New Mexico, 2026-07-31. Source New Mexico local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Ohio News item
Tech giants eye $500 billion investment in enormous southern Ohio data center - NBC4 WCMH-TV. Tech giants may invest 500 billion dollars in a large data center project in southern Ohio. The investment amount represents a major potential commitment to regional data center development. NBC4 WCMH-TV, 2026-07-31. NBC4 WCMH-TV local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- ON News item
Mississauga councillors want to pause data centre builds for a year. Here's why - CBC. Mississauga councillors propose one year pause on data center development amid concerns about mega data center impacts. CBC, 2026-07-31. CBC national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- ON News item
Toronto's request for provincewide data centre framework not enough, moratorium needed, some residents say - CBC. Toronto residents call for provincewide data centre framework and moratorium as local opposition to data centre development grows. CBC, 2026-07-31. CBC national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- ON News item
Strathroy Caradoc zoning application revised: Data centre use removed following public backlash - CTV News. Municipality of Strathroy Caradoc revised a zoning application, removing data centre as a permitted use following public opposition. CTV News, 2026-07-31. CTV News national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- ON News item
Why councillors in Mississauga want to pause data centre development - CBC. Mississauga councillors sought to pause data centre development. CBC, 2026-07-31. CBC national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- ON News item
Data centre proposal in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. met with opposition - CBC. A proposal for a data center has been put forward in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario. CBC, 2026-07-31. CBC national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oregon News item
While Salem project is uncertain, Verrus advances data center in Michigan - Salem Reporter. Verrus advances conditional approval for Project Flex data center in Lyon Township, Michigan while facing uncertain approval in Salem, Oregon. Salem Reporter, 2026-07-31. Salem Reporter local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- QC News item
Centre de données: 18M$ et des tas de questions - Le Droit. Sherbrooke citizens petition against proposed 96 MW data centre from Keel Infrastructure; municipal approval process underway with concerns about transparency and environmental review. Le Droit, 2026-07-31. Le Droit local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Rhode Island News item
Town council passes one-year moratorium on data centers - Westerly Sun. A town council passed a one year moratorium on data center development, temporarily restricting data center construction pending further study. Westerly Sun, 2026-07-31. Westerly Sun local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- SK News item
Sask. NDP continues to demand gov’t transparency surrounding Bell AI data centre - CTV News. Saskatchewan NDP continues to demand government transparency surrounding Bell AI data centre under construction in RM of Sherwood. CTV News, 2026-07-31. CTV News national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Virginia News item
Appalachian Power sees ‘explosive’ growth from data centers, other big customers - Cardinal News. Appalachian Power told Virginia regulators it is in talks with 36 large load customers, primarily data centers, whose demand totals 25,000 megawatts. Cardinal News, 2026-07-31. Cardinal News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Washington News item
📹 Full Yakima County Data Center Discussion & Public Comment Many of you weren't able to attend yesterday's Board of Yakima County Commissioners Work Session regarding proposed data centers in Yakima County, so I've uploaded the entire public com - facebook.com. Yakima County commissioners held work session to discuss proposed data centers; no decisions made but commissioners agreed to study economic and environmental impacts. facebook.com, 2026-07-31. facebook.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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