September 19, 2026

1. Ohio Jurisdiction event

   Wilmington. Ohio Supreme Court ruled 6-1 on September 19, 2026 that the Clinton County Board of Elections was justified in blocking a citizen referendum that would have created new rules for data centers addressing noise, water usage, and generators wlwt.com local outlet (content date)

2. Alaska Statement

   Democratic gubernatorial candidate. Jonathan Kreiss Tomkins announced intention to seek temporary ban on new data centers in Alaska if elected governor Said September 19, 2026, Alaska Beacon. Alaska Beacon local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

3. Alaska Statement

   Republican gubernatorial candidate. Dave Bronson expressed strong support for data center development in Alaska as economic opportunity Said September 19, 2026, Alaska Beacon. Alaska Beacon local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

4. Alaska Statement

   Republican gubernatorial candidate. Treg Taylor stated data centers should be embraced for good paying jobs in Alaska Said September 19, 2026, Alaska Beacon. Alaska Beacon local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

5. Alaska Statement

   Republican gubernatorial candidate. Bernadette Wilson opposes hyperscale data centers due to environmental and resource concerns Said September 19, 2026, Alaska Beacon. Alaska Beacon local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

6. Arizona Statement

   Arizona State University water law professor. Rhett Larson says data centers are not currently the cause of Colorado River crisis but could worsen the problem Said September 19, 2026, KJZZ. KJZZ local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

7. Arizona Statement

   Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes called for a pause on new data center construction Said September 19, 2026, KJZZ. KJZZ local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

8. Florida Statement

   Byron Donalds pledged to investigate the effects data centers would have on Florida communities if elected Said September 19, 2026, baynews9.com. baynews9.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

9. Florida Statement

   Byron Donalds, gubernatorial candidate, said on Fox Business Friday that local governments will maintain control over data centers in Florida and utility bills will not increase. Said September 19, 2026, Florida Politics. Florida Politics local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

10. Florida Statement

    Jolly heard from residents about loud noise pollution, decreased property values, and closure of restaurants and food stores due to data centers Said September 19, 2026, baynews9.com. baynews9.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

11. Florida Statement

    Byron Donalds supports local governments making their own decisions about data center developments Said September 19, 2026, baynews9.com. baynews9.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

12. Florida Statement

    news report. David Jolly traveled to Northern Virginia known as Data Center Alley to observe impact on communities Said September 19, 2026, baynews9.com. baynews9.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

13. Florida Statement

    Democratic gubernatorial candidate. David Jolly, Donalds' Democratic opponent, visited Northern Virginia this week and is considering an outright ban on data centers. Said September 19, 2026, Florida Politics. Florida Politics local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

14. Florida Statement

    gubernatorial candidate. Byron Donalds has advocated for small modular nuclear reactors and closed loop water filtration systems for data center builds. Said September 19, 2026, Florida Politics. Florida Politics local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

15. Iowa Statement

    Iowa scientists (group of 146 from 31 colleges and universities). Iowa scientists from 31 colleges and universities warn data center boom has increased state energy needs Said September 19, 2026, The Quad-City Times. The Quad-City Times local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

16. Iowa Statement

    Jacqueline Dowling, assistant professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at University of Iowa. Scientists warn if companies do not use renewable sources to increase capacity, it could be a fork in the road for Iowa as renewable energy leader Said September 19, 2026, The Quad-City Times. The Quad-City Times local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

17. Idaho Statement

    Meta aims to be net water positive by 2030 Said September 19, 2026, Idaho Press. Idaho Press local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

18. Idaho Statement

    Meta. Closed water loop design uses 87 times less water than original plan Said September 19, 2026, Idaho Press. Idaho Press local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

19. Idaho Statement

    Meta. Zero operational water use for majority of year with closed loop system Said September 19, 2026, Idaho Press. Idaho Press local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

20. Illinois Statement

    Illinois State Credit Union. Sharetec experienced a service disruption related to a data center cooling failure affecting credit unions nationwide Said September 19, 2026, WGLT. WGLT local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

21. Illinois Statement

    Illinois State Credit Union decided 18 months ago to move away from Sharetec to another core processing vendor, starting in January 2027 to reduce risk of disruption Said September 19, 2026, WGLT. WGLT local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

22. Illinois Statement

    Thom Ewen, CEO, Illinois State Credit Union. Data center cooling failure disrupted online and mobile banking for several Central Illinois credit unions for three days starting Tuesday, September 16, 2026 Said September 19, 2026, WGLT. WGLT local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

23. Illinois Statement

    CEO, Illinois State Credit Union. Thom Ewen stated Illinois State Credit Union was without access to nearly all core banking systems from about 11 a.m. Tuesday until 2 a.m. Saturday Said September 19, 2026, WGLT. WGLT local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

24. Kansas Statement

    YouTuber. Parker Thompson is posting one video every day until Coffeyville passes a legal moratorium on data center development. Said September 19, 2026, Yahoo. Yahoo national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

25. Kansas Statement

    Parker Thompson, YouTuber, is campaigning for a 12 month moratorium on data center development in Coffeyville, Kansas, citing concerns about uncontrolled AI models and risks to the power grid. Said September 19, 2026, Yahoo. Yahoo national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

26. Massachusetts Statement

    Boston Herald columnist. Ed Gaskin, columnist, argues that municipalities should develop comprehensive data center strategies including capital transformation plans and transparent incentive policies before developers arrive Said September 19, 2026, bostonherald.com. bostonherald.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

27. Massachusetts Statement

    Boston Herald columnist. Ed Gaskin proposes that host municipalities keep 100% of property taxes, PILOT payments, infrastructure reimbursements, and community benefits, with separate statewide data center contribution to Green Zone Investment Fund Said September 19, 2026, bostonherald.com. bostonherald.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

28. Michigan Statement

    Democratic Congressional Candidate, Michigan's 7th District. Will Lawrence, Democratic congressional candidate for Michigan's 7th District, called for a pause on AI development and halting of data center construction Said September 19, 2026, CBS News. CBS News national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

29. Michigan Statement

    Congressional candidate. Will Lawrence, progressive Democrat, opposing data center projects in Michigan's 7th Congressional District Said September 19, 2026, ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

30. Montana Statement

    Anne Hedges, Montana Environmental Information Center executive director, says every day Montanans and existing NorthWestern Energy ratepayers could end up subsidizing energy development for data centers, and paying more for power Said September 19, 2026, bozemandailychronicle.com. bozemandailychronicle.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

31. Montana Statement

    Montana Free Press-Rutgers Eagleton poll. Democrats in Montana are more likely to be strongly opposed to new data centers than independent voters or Republicans, but opposition was considerable across party lines Said September 19, 2026, bozemandailychronicle.com. bozemandailychronicle.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

32. North Carolina Statement

    North Carolina Attorney General. Jackson wants regulators to require Duke to make public the template contracts it uses with data centers and other large power users, and to submit regular reports when individual agreements differ from those templates Said September 19, 2026, The North State Journal. The North State Journal local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

33. North Carolina Statement

    North Carolina Attorney General. Jackson also wants Duke to update its electricity demand forecasts every 90 days instead of every six months Said September 19, 2026, The North State Journal. The North State Journal local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

34. North Carolina Statement

    North Carolina Governor. Gov. Josh Stein calling on state utility regulators to codify data center energy promises made by Duke Energy to ensure data centers do not result in higher electricity bills for North Carolina families. Said September 19, 2026, thegazette.com. thegazette.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

35. North Carolina Statement

    President Trump stated in social media that opposition to AI data centers and calls to curtail AI development constitute a sick conspiracy. Said September 19, 2026, thegazette.com. thegazette.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

36. North Dakota Statement

    Morton County Commission Chairman. Chairman Nathan Boehm said ordinance will need tweaks in the future and there is need for more discussion on general tonal noise policy Said September 19, 2026, Bismarck Tribune. Bismarck Tribune local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

37. North Dakota Statement

    Beulah. Roger Gazur argues data centers are necessary for streaming movies, email, social media, credit card processing, cell phone calls, and web searches Said September 19, 2026, Bismarck Tribune. Bismarck Tribune local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

38. North Dakota Statement

    Morton County Commissioner. Commissioner Andy Zachmeier said the ordinance has been negotiated well and lacks industry input in the process Said September 19, 2026, Bismarck Tribune. Bismarck Tribune local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

39. North Dakota Statement

    Morton County Commissioner. Commissioner Paul Tokach requested change to reclamation bond requirements Said September 19, 2026, Bismarck Tribune. Bismarck Tribune local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

40. New Mexico Statement

    Mayor of Clovis. Mayor Mike Morris said the pause was not an attempt to ban or prohibit data centers but a period of time needed to develop a reasonable plan that would look out for the long term interests of the community. Said September 19, 2026, KVII. KVII local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

41. Nevada Statement

    Alexander Marks, Nevada State Education Association, stated that dedicating some revenue to public education does not make bad policy good policy, opposing the order's approach Said September 19, 2026, ktnv.com. ktnv.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

42. Nevada Statement

    John Vellardita, Clark County Education Association Executive Director, called the executive order a very important first step and noted that every dollar to K-12 education is meaningful Said September 19, 2026, ktnv.com. ktnv.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

43. Nevada Statement

    Clark County Education Association represents 18,000 teachers and released an 8 point plan regarding data center requirements including water protection, power grid protection, workforce development, and reviewing property tax abatement Said September 19, 2026, ktnv.com. ktnv.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

44. New York Statement

    Advocacy group Greenwashed organizing data center piñata event in Central Park beginning at 11 a.m. during Climate Week Said September 19, 2026, Gothamist. Gothamist local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

45. Ohio Statement

    Ohio State Representative. State Rep. Mike Dovilla directly co sponsored Senate Bill 243, which gave certain data center projects additional time to make the $100 million capital investment required to qualify for the sales- and use tax exemption. Said September 19, 2026, TiffinOhio.net. TiffinOhio.net local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

46. Ohio Statement

    lobbyists for QTS Data Centers. Andrew Minton and William Byers, both registered to represent QTS Data Centers, each contributed $1,400 to Dovilla during 2025 and 2026 ($150 on March 31, 2025; $500 on June 10, 2025; $500 on Oct. 3, 2025; and $250 on March 27, 2026). Said September 19, 2026, TiffinOhio.net. TiffinOhio.net local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

47. Ohio Statement

    Ohio State Representative. State Rep. Mike Dovilla voted for House Bill 153, Ohio's 2011-12 operating budget, which created the data center sales tax exemption. Said September 19, 2026, TiffinOhio.net. TiffinOhio.net local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

    Not on the record: the record holds no House Bill 153 of 2011 in Ohio. Read from the statement's words: Mike Dovilla voted for House Bill 153 (2011). Checked against the bills and roll calls the record holds.

48. Ohio Statement

    Ohio State Representative. State Rep. Mike Dovilla voted for House Bill 59, Ohio's 2013-14 operating budget, which cut the required annual payroll for a qualifying data center from $5 million to $1.5 million,a 70% reduction. Said September 19, 2026, TiffinOhio.net. TiffinOhio.net local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

    Not on the record: the record holds no House Bill 59 of 2013 in Ohio. Read from the statement's words: Mike Dovilla voted for House Bill 59 (2013). Checked against the bills and roll calls the record holds.

49. Ohio Statement

    Vorys Sater Seymour and Pease LLP Advocates for Effective Government gave $500 to Dovilla's campaign on March 31, 2025. Said September 19, 2026, TiffinOhio.net. TiffinOhio.net local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

50. Ohio Statement

    Vorys Sater Seymour and Pease LLP. Vorys assisted Vantage Data Centers with a more than $2 billion hyperscale data center campus in New Albany, including economic development incentives, state and local taxation, land acquisition and zoning. Said September 19, 2026, TiffinOhio.net. TiffinOhio.net local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

51. Ohio Statement

    Brown's campaign placed an ad on September 4 attacking data centers in Ohio Said September 19, 2026, streamlinefeed.co.ke. streamlinefeed.co.ke local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

52. Ohio Statement

    Rick Platt, President and CEO of Heath Newark Licking County Port Authority, states data centers directly account for about 0.5 percent of Ohio's gross domestic product compared with 15 percent for manufacturing Said September 19, 2026, The Columbus Dispatch. The Columbus Dispatch local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

53. Texas Statement

    Governor of Texas. Fewer than 10% of data center companies responded to a state request for information needed to forecast future electricity demand, according to Governor Abbott Said September 19, 2026, 24/7 Wall St.. 24/7 Wall St. local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

54. Texas Statement

    Governor of Texas. Governor Greg Abbott has shifted from calling Texas an epicenter of AI development to putting a pause on new data center approvals Said September 19, 2026, 24/7 Wall St.. 24/7 Wall St. local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

55. Virginia Statement

    Governor. Spanberger said wealthy companies should cover the full cost of infrastructure built solely to serve their operations Said September 19, 2026, theroanokestar.com. theroanokestar.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

56. Virginia Statement

    Abigail Spanberger, Governor of Virginia. Virginia Department of Environmental Quality given 180 day timeline to develop proposals on regulations for data center noise and emissions from backup generation. Said September 19, 2026, datacenterrichness.substack.com. datacenterrichness.substack.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

57. Virginia Statement

    Governor of Virginia. Spanberger said the industry has been rapidly expanding in the last few years without a clear or coordinated plan to address impacts on Virginians. Said September 19, 2026, New River Valley News. New River Valley News local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

58. Virginia Statement

    State Senator, Virginia. Sen. Glen Sturtevant Jr. questioned what takes effect immediately, what gets deferred to studies, and what still requires General Assembly approval, and whether new data centers get approved in the meantime Said September 19, 2026, The Daily Progress. The Daily Progress local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

59. Virginia Statement

    Governor of Virginia. Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger unveiled a Data Center Accountability Framework that includes an executive order banning non disclosure agreements between data center projects and state officials or agencies. Said September 19, 2026, datacenterrichness.substack.com. datacenterrichness.substack.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

60. Virginia Statement

    Governor of Virginia. Governor Spanberger said Virginia's Data Center Accountability Framework is the most comprehensive and aggressive data center accountability effort in the country. Said September 19, 2026, New River Valley News. New River Valley News local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

61. Virginia Statement

    Abigail Spanberger, Governor of Virginia. The Framework bans non disclosure agreements for commercial projects and requires community benefits agreements. Said September 19, 2026, New River Valley News. New River Valley News local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

62. Virginia Statement

    Abigail Spanberger, Governor of Virginia. The Framework includes five core requirements: Increasing Transparency, Strengthening Environmental Protections, Lowering Energy Costs, Bolstering our Clean Energy Economy, and Delivering a Better Deal for Virginia Workers. Said September 19, 2026, New River Valley News. New River Valley News local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

63. Virginia Statement

    Governor of Virginia. Spanberger said the framework is the most comprehensive and aggressive data center accountability effort in the country and includes stronger financial commitments from developers, limits on natural gas generation, and incentives for clean energy investments Said September 19, 2026, The Daily Progress. The Daily Progress local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

64. Virginia Statement

    State Senator, Virginia. Sen. Lashrecse Aird called the framework a critical first step in proper management of data centers with emphasis on protecting ratepayers and natural resources while strengthening local oversight Said September 19, 2026, The Daily Progress. The Daily Progress local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

65. Virginia Statement

    Virginia Chamber of Commerce raised concerns about portions of Gov. Spanberger's data center accountability framework, warning that additional restrictions could affect Virginia's ability to attract data center investment. Said September 19, 2026, Falls Church News-Press Online. Falls Church News-Press Online local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

66. Virginia Statement

    Senate Finance Chair, Portsmouth Democrat. Louise Lucas said the plan ignores the sales and use tax exemption for data centers remaining untouched Said September 19, 2026, theroanokestar.com. theroanokestar.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

67. Virginia Statement

    Abigail Spanberger, Governor of Virginia. Virginia legislative priorities for 2027 include eliminating by right approval and requiring local approval of any data center using more than 25 megawatts of power. Said September 19, 2026, datacenterrichness.substack.com. datacenterrichness.substack.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

68. Virginia Statement

    Abigail Spanberger, Governor of Virginia. The Framework requires local permit approvals for any data center above 25 megawatts. Said September 19, 2026, New River Valley News. New River Valley News local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

69. Wyoming Statement

    Jocelyn Wulf, Wyoming Outdoor Council data center campaign manager. Wyoming Outdoor Council is conducting statewide forums on data center development Said September 19, 2026, Cedar Rapids Gazette. Cedar Rapids Gazette local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

70. Alaska Jurisdiction event

    Alaska. Alaska Senate passed data center bill 14-5 in 2026 to regulate electricity use and require decommissioning plans alaskabeacon.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

71. Arizona Jurisdiction event Moratorium

    Arizona. Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a budget bill that includes a three year moratorium on new tax breaks for data centers kjzz.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

72. Arizona Jurisdiction event

    Arizona. Arizona will have to cut its consumption by 760,000 acre feet kjzz.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

73. Colorado Jurisdiction event

    Colorado Springs. Colorado Springs City Council postponed Project Taurus data center decision for six months in a 7-2 vote koaa.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

74. Colorado Jurisdiction event

    Colorado Springs. Colorado Springs City Council postponed a data center vote for six months in a 7-2 vote koaa.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

75. Louisiana Jurisdiction event

    Louisiana. Louisiana Public Service Commission accelerates review of Cleco Power proposal to supply electricity to Applied Digital data center blackchronicle.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

76. Massachusetts Jurisdiction event Moratorium

    Massachusetts. Governor paused applications for data center sales tax exemption to give regulators time to implement restrictions vocal.media local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

77. Massachusetts Jurisdiction event

    Massachusetts. Executive order directs communities to avoid signing non disclosure agreements with data center developers to improve transparency vocal.media local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

78. Massachusetts Jurisdiction event

    Massachusetts. Executive order requires data centers to meet 100% of their electricity demand with clean energy generation, stricter than the state's general clean energy standard of 40% renewable sourcing by 2030 vocal.media local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

79. Massachusetts Jurisdiction event

    Massachusetts. Governor Maura Healey signed an executive order requiring data centers larger than 25 megawatts to provide 100% clean power or pay into a ratepayer protection fund vocal.media local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

80. Michigan Jurisdiction event

    Mason. Mason, Michigan city council meeting was standing room only with residents opposing a potential data center project cbsnews.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

81. Michigan Jurisdiction event

    Michigan. Michigan has seen a wave of potential data center projects over the past year under Governor Gretchen Whitmer who initially embraced the industry cbsnews.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

82. Michigan Jurisdiction event

    Michigan. Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer embraced data center industry initially, wave of projects proposed over past year abcnews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

83. Minnesota Jurisdiction event

    Rice. Planning Commission will conduct study of data centers as land use and how they have impacted other communities and regulations adopted by those cities. minnesotasnewcountry.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

84. Minnesota Jurisdiction event Moratorium

    Rice. Rice City Council will vote Monday on interim ordinance prohibiting establishment, construction, or expansion of data centers within the city for one year. minnesotasnewcountry.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

85. Montana Jurisdiction event

    Custer County. Custer County Commission held public hearing on proposed updates to county zoning regulations with majority of discussion on newly added language regulating data centers. thegazette.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

86. North Carolina Jurisdiction event

    North Carolina. Attorney General Jeff Jackson filed a proposal with the North Carolina Utilities Commission to create a separate rate class for data centers and other exceptionally large users of electricity nsjonline.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

87. North Dakota Jurisdiction event

    Morton County. Ordinance passed 5-1, with Tokach voting against due to tonal noise issue bismarcktribune.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

88. North Dakota Jurisdiction event

    Morton County. Ordinance includes modification to reclamation bond requirements, allowing companies to request extension or waiver of requirements to demolish structures and return land to original use when data center operations cease bismarcktribune.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

89. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

    Hunterdon County. Hunterdon County Department of Planning and Land Use hosts data center informational meeting for municipal officials on Tuesday tapinto.net local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

90. New Jersey Jurisdiction event Moratorium

    Linden. The town of Linden is looking to ban AI data centers and took up the issue at a City Council meeting newjersey.news12.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

91. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

    New Jersey. Gov. Mikie Sherrill is adding more data center rules requiring facilities to report energy and water use and invest in their communities newjersey.news12.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

92. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

    New Jersey. The proposed New Jersey legislation would create a 12 person commission to do impact studies and potentially create new rules for AI data centers newjersey.news12.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

93. New Jersey Jurisdiction event Moratorium

    New Jersey. Assemblywoman Annette Quijano introduced legislation to delay AI data center facility approvals for six months newjersey.news12.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

94. Nevada Jurisdiction event

    Nevada. Governor Joe Lombardo signed an executive order requiring data center companies to pay to fund K-12 education instead of receiving a tax break they had for a decade, effective on or after September 19, 2026 ktnv.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

95. Nevada Jurisdiction event

    Nevada. Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo announced tighter conditions for data centers seeking state tax abatements, including requirements concerning taxes, energy costs and the impact of projects on water, infrastructure and communities. newsweek.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

96. New York Jurisdiction event

    New York. Draft scope open for public comment through October 20 fingerlakesdailynews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

97. New York Jurisdiction event Moratorium adopted

    New York. Governor Kathy Hochul issued executive order in July directing Department of Public Service to conduct environmental review and pause issuance of data center permits until completion fingerlakesdailynews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

98. New York Jurisdiction event

    New York. Environmental review examines potential effects on air and water quality, groundwater, public health, disadvantaged communities, agricultural resources, wildlife, open space and community character fingerlakesdailynews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

99. New York Jurisdiction event

    New York. New York Public Service Commission began environmental review for data centers and large energy users fingerlakesdailynews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

100. New York Jurisdiction event

     New York. Three of four data centers clustered in Orangeburg receive discounted electricity through NYPA's ReCharge NY program. rocklandnews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

101. New York Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     New York. Gov. Kathy Hochul paused permits of large data centers for one year gothamist.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

102. New York Jurisdiction event

     New York. NYC Climate Week 2026 is the 18th annual event centered on AI, data centers, climate adaptation, energy and grid issues gothamist.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

103. Ohio Jurisdiction event Moratorium adopted

     Defiance. Defiance city government announced a six month moratorium on approving new data center projects mezha.net local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

104. Ohio Jurisdiction event

     Defiance. Defiance residents put a proposal on the November 3 ballot to ban all but the smallest data centers mezha.net local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

105. Ohio Jurisdiction event

     Ohio. HB 59 allowed multiple businesses operating at the same data center to combine their investment and payroll totals to qualify and gave businesses additional time to reach the payroll threshold. tiffinohio.net local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

106. Ohio Jurisdiction event

     Ohio. HB 153 required qualifying projects to make at least $100 million in capital investment and maintain at least $5 million in annual payroll. tiffinohio.net local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

107. Ohio Jurisdiction event

     Ohio. House Bill 153 created Ohio Revised Code Section 122.175, authorizing the Ohio Tax Credit Authority to grant full or partial sales- and use tax exemptions for equipment purchased for qualifying computer data centers. tiffinohio.net local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

108. Ohio Jurisdiction event

     Wilmington. Proposed Wilmington ordinance would set standards around noise, light pollution, water use, discharge and heat generation for data centers fox19.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

109. Ohio Jurisdiction event

     Wilmington. Wilmington City Council passed data center noise ordinance with emergency language in August 2026 courtnewsohio.gov primary source (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

110. Ohio Jurisdiction event

     Wilmington. Wilmington City Council passed rezoning ordinance from Rural Residential to Light Industrial in early September 2026 for data center project courtnewsohio.gov primary source (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

111. Ohio Jurisdiction event

     Wilmington. Proposed ordinance would confer private right of action on affected residents with fines of $5,000 to $10,000 per day for data center operator violations courtnewsohio.gov primary source (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

112. Ohio Jurisdiction event

     Wilmington. Proposed Wilmington ordinance would establish enforceable standards for noise, lighting, airborne emissions, generator testing frequency, water use and discharge, heat generation courtnewsohio.gov primary source (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

113. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Texas has begun auditing projects seeking grid connections 247wallst.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

114. Federal Jurisdiction event

     United States (federal). A House passed bill would push state regulators to consider making large data centers cover added grid costs from their expansion. minneapolimedia.town.news local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

115. Virginia Jurisdiction event

     Carroll County. Emergency ordinance is in effect for 60 days and will be incorporated into comprehensive plan; separate motion to consider amendments to comprehensive plan passed unanimously. thegazette.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

116. Virginia Jurisdiction event

     Carroll County. Ordinance requires surety bond to cover decommissioning costs and data center owners must pay for utility rate increases and upgrades. thegazette.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

117. Virginia Jurisdiction event

     Carroll County. Ordinance limits noise to 70 decibels at adjacent property between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., 60 decibels between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.; violations are class 3 misdemeanor with up to $500 fine. thegazette.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

118. Virginia Jurisdiction event

     Carroll County. Emergency ordinance requires data centers to use closed loop cooling system and cannot use groundwater as primary cooling source. thegazette.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

119. Virginia Jurisdiction event

     Virginia. The framework proposes eliminating data center access to Virginia's fast track permitting process theroanokestar.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

120. Virginia Jurisdiction event

     Virginia. The framework proposes eliminating by right local approval for data centers that draw more than 25 megawatts of power, requiring public hearings instead theroanokestar.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

121. Virginia Jurisdiction event

     Virginia. Spanberger signed Executive Order 22 banning non disclosure agreements between executive branch agencies and data center developers, creating a new AI Task Force, and speeding up work on new noise regulations for data center operations theroanokestar.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

122. West Virginia Jurisdiction event

     West Virginia. House Bill 2014 gives the Department of Commerce 14 days to confirm certification of a high impact data center after notification wvgazettemail.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

123. West Virginia Jurisdiction event

     West Virginia. House Bill 2014 deems all petitions seeking certification of high impact data centers confidential wvgazettemail.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

124. West Virginia Jurisdiction event

     West Virginia. House Bill 2014 defines a high impact data center as any data storage or equipment facility with a critical power demand of at least 90 megawatts wvgazettemail.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

125. West Virginia Jurisdiction event

     West Virginia. House Bill 2014, passed in 2025 at Gov. Morrisey's request, removed local zoning and regulatory control over data center projects and shields developers from public disclosure wvgazettemail.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

126. Wyoming Jurisdiction event

     Wyoming. Wyoming Outdoor Council holding community meetings across Wyoming to discuss concerns about water, energy, wildlife and local impacts of data center development. wyomingnews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

127. North Carolina Reference figure

     thegazette.com. University of Massachusetts poll shows 84% of liberals and progressives oppose AI data centers in their communities versus 52% of Trump supporters.: 84 percent. North Carolina, 2026. thegazette.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

128. Ohio, OH Reference figure

     TiffinOhio.net. QTS Van Wert campus expected to create approximately 200 permanent company positions.: 200 jobs. Ohio, OH, 2026. TiffinOhio.net local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

129. NY Reference figure

     Newsweek. A University of Massachusetts Amherst poll found that 65 percent of Americans opposed building an AI data center in their own community.: 65 percent. NY, 2026. Newsweek national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

130. VA Reference figure

     datacenterrichness.substack.com. Amazon was granted warrants to buy up to 340 million dollars in Generac stock.: 340,000,000 dollars. VA, 2026. datacenterrichness.substack.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

131. Montana, statewide Reference figure

     bozemandailychronicle.com. Nearly 75% of registered voters in Montana oppose data centers being built in their city or in a neighboring county: 75 percent. Montana, statewide, 2026. bozemandailychronicle.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

132. Arizona, statewide, AZ Reference figure

     KJZZ. Arizona data centers estimated to use 1,841 acre feet annually for direct water cooling: 1,841 acre feet. Arizona, statewide, AZ, 2026. KJZZ local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

133. Wilmington, Ohio, OH Reference figure

     FOX19 | Cincinnati. Proposed $4 billion Amazon Web Services data center in Wilmington: 4,000,000,000 USD. Wilmington, Ohio, OH, 2026. FOX19 | Cincinnati local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

134. Arizona, statewide, AZ Reference figure

     KJZZ. Arizona is projected to use roughly 1.9 million acre feet of river water in 2026: 1,900,000 acres. Arizona, statewide, AZ, 2026. KJZZ local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

135. Defiance, Ohio Reference figure

     Межа. Новини України.. Ohio forgone more than $2 billion in sales tax revenue in 2024 and 2025 because of data center tax breaks: 2,000,000,000 USD. Defiance, Ohio, 2026. Межа. Новини України. local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

136. Florida, statewide Reference figure

     Florida Politics. Fox News poll conducted Sept. 11-14 shows 52% of voters trust Democrats on AI data center regulations while 38% trust Republicans.: 52 percent. Florida, statewide, 2026. Florida Politics local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

137. Iowa, statewide Reference figure

     The Quad-City Times. In 2025, renewable energy accounted for 68 percent of MidAmerican Energy electricity and 20 percent of Alliant Energy electricity: 68 percent. Iowa, statewide, 2026. The Quad-City Times local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

138. Arizona, statewide, AZ Reference figure

     KJZZ. Agriculture accounts for 72% of Arizona's water usage: 72 percent. Arizona, statewide, AZ, 2026. KJZZ local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

139. Montana, statewide Reference figure

     bozemandailychronicle.com. 67% of registered voters said data centers are very important to their decision about who to vote for, while 28% said it was somewhat important: 67 percent. Montana, statewide, 2026. bozemandailychronicle.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

140. Lancaster, Ohio Reference figure

     streamlinefeed.co.ke. Google corporate PAC contributed 20,000 dollars to Brown over his political career: 20,000 dollars. Lancaster, Ohio, 2026. streamlinefeed.co.ke local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

141. Ohio, OH Reference figure

     TiffinOhio.net. QTS and the city of Van Wert announced plans for a data center campus expected to involve approximately $10 billion in capital investment, creating more than 1,500 construction jobs and approximately 200 permanent company positions.: 10,000,000,000 USD. Ohio, OH, 2026. TiffinOhio.net local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

142. Defiance, Ohio Reference figure

     Межа. Новини України.. According to Bowling Green State University poll released August 31, 71 percent of Ohio residents would support a temporary ban on construction of new data centers: 71 percent. Defiance, Ohio, 2026. Межа. Новини України. local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

143. VA Reference figure

     datacenterrichness.substack.com. Generac has landed a deal with Amazon Web Services expected to supply 2.4 billion dollars in generators in 2027 and 2028, with the relationship potentially reaching 8 billion dollars.: 2,400,000,000 dollars. VA, 2026. datacenterrichness.substack.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

144. Kuna, Ada County, ID Reference figure

     Idaho Press. Facility is 750,000 square feet: 750,000 square feet. Kuna, Ada County, ID, 2026. Idaho Press local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

145. Lancaster, Ohio Reference figure

     streamlinefeed.co.ke. Lisa Kountoupes donated 3,500 dollars to Brown in March: 3,500 dollars. Lancaster, Ohio, 2026. streamlinefeed.co.ke local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

146. Kuna, Ada County, ID Reference figure

     Idaho Press. Meta donated $200,000 to Swan Falls High School for robotics and engineering labs: 200,000 USD. Kuna, Ada County, ID, 2026. Idaho Press local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

147. Kuna, Ada County, ID Reference figure

     Idaho Press. Project created approximately 1,600 jobs during peak construction: 1,600 jobs. Kuna, Ada County, ID, 2026. Idaho Press local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

148. Kuna, Ada County, ID Reference figure

     Idaho Press. Meta built new $100 million water and wastewater infrastructure for Kuna: 100,000,000 USD. Kuna, Ada County, ID, 2026. Idaho Press local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

149. Orangeburg, New York, NY Reference figure

     Rockland News. In June 2026, the average residential electricity price in New York was 29.49 cents per kilowatt hour, compared with 18.34 cents nationally , about 61% higher.: 61 percent. Orangeburg, New York, NY, 2026. Rockland News local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

150. New York, NY Reference figure

     Gothamist. Central Park covers 843 acres of greenspace: 843 acres. New York, NY, 2026. Gothamist local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

151. Texas, statewide Reference figure

     24/7 Wall St.. Nationally, 61% of Americans oppose construction of a new data center in their area: 61 percent. Texas, statewide, 2026. 24/7 Wall St. local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

152. Lancaster, Ohio Reference figure

     streamlinefeed.co.ke. Michael D. Smith gave a combined 10,200 dollars to Brown since 2017: 10,200 dollars. Lancaster, Ohio, 2026. streamlinefeed.co.ke local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

153. Alaska, statewide Reference figure

     Alaska Beacon. North Slope data center proposal valued at $500 million would use local natural gas for power and Arctic cold air for cooling: 500,000,000 USD. Alaska, statewide, 2026. Alaska Beacon local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

154. Rapides Parish, Louisiana Reference figure

     The Black Chronicle. Applied Digital data center in Rapides Parish has $3.6 billion investment: 3,600,000,000 USD. Rapides Parish, Louisiana, 2026. The Black Chronicle local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

155. Kuna, Ada County, ID Reference figure

     Idaho Press. Approximately 100 permanent jobs on site after completion: 100 jobs. Kuna, Ada County, ID, 2026. Idaho Press local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

156. Kuna, Ada County, ID Reference figure

     Idaho Press. Meta contributed over $1.5 million to Ada County schools and local nonprofits: 1,500,000 USD. Kuna, Ada County, ID, 2026. Idaho Press local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

157. Arizona, statewide, AZ Reference figure

     KJZZ. Only seven states have more data centers operating or planned than Arizona, with the state at 113 in operation: 113 count. Arizona, statewide, AZ, 2026. KJZZ local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

158. Iowa, statewide Reference figure

     The Quad-City Times. Iowa currently has 91 data centers with 22 planned or under construction, ranking 14th of 50 US states: 91 data centers. Iowa, statewide, 2026. The Quad-City Times local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

159. Ohio, OH Reference figure

     TiffinOhio.net. QTS Van Wert campus expected to create more than 1,500 construction jobs.: 1,500 jobs. Ohio, OH, 2026. TiffinOhio.net local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

160. Arizona, statewide, AZ Reference figure

     KJZZ. That's roughly a 27% to 30% cut: 27 to 30 percent. Arizona, statewide, AZ, 2026. KJZZ local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

161. NY Reference figure

     Newsweek. A September New York Times/Siena poll found that 61 percent of likely voters opposed the construction of data centers to support AI.: 61 percent. NY, 2026. Newsweek national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

162. Montana, statewide Reference figure

     bozemandailychronicle.com. 64% of respondents said the construction of data centers creates jobs and are good for the economy, while 28% disagreed: 64 percent. Montana, statewide, 2026. bozemandailychronicle.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

163. Arizona, statewide, AZ Reference figure

     KJZZ. Including water needed for power generation, Phoenix area data centers use 3.3 billion gallons annually: 3,300,000,000 gallons per year. Arizona, statewide, AZ, 2026. KJZZ local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

164. Arizona, statewide, AZ Reference figure

     KJZZ. Arizona gets about 40% of its water from the Colorado River: 40 percent. Arizona, statewide, AZ, 2026. KJZZ local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

165. Iowa, statewide Reference figure

     The Quad-City Times. In 2024, renewable energy accounted for 21 percent of MidAmerican Energy electricity and 12 percent of Alliant Energy electricity: 21 percent. Iowa, statewide, 2026. The Quad-City Times local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

166. North Carolina Reference figure

     thegazette.com. More than 275 AI data center moratoriums are in place nationwide, according to Interconnected Capital LLC.: 275 moratoriums. North Carolina, 2026. thegazette.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

167. Arizona, statewide, AZ Reference figure

     KJZZ. Phoenix area data centers use 385 million gallons annually for cooling: 385,000,000 gallons per year. Arizona, statewide, AZ, 2026. KJZZ local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

168. Montana, statewide Reference figure

     bozemandailychronicle.com. 62% of registered voters in Montana said the state government should create regulations to limit the impact data centers have on electricity prices: 62 percent. Montana, statewide, 2026. bozemandailychronicle.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

169. Iowa, statewide Reference figure

     The Quad-City Times. In 2026, renewable energy accounted for 68 percent of MidAmerican Energy generation and 69 percent of Alliant Energy: 68 percent. Iowa, statewide, 2026. The Quad-City Times local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

170. Alabama News item

     Nebius and The Art of Data Center Grift - Substack. Property at 201 Milan Parkway, Birmingham, Alabama, sold three times in one day; reported as planned site for $36 billion data center. Substack, 2026-09-19. Substack local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

     AL

171. Arizona News item

     Metro Phoenix city to tighten data center rules after 20 years - tucson.com. Peoria, Arizona city council directs staff to amend zoning code to require special use permits for data centers instead of allowing them by right. tucson.com, 2026-09-19. tucson.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

     AZ

172. California News item

     Exclusive: Major S.F. waterfront site may become 160,000 square foot data center - San Francisco Chronicle. A major San Francisco waterfront site may become a 160,000 square foot data center. San Francisco Chronicle, 2026-09-19. San Francisco Chronicle local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

     CA

173. Colorado News item

     Rangely’s geothermal proposal now includes data centers - theheraldtimes.com. Rangely Town Council voted against Phase 2 of a geothermal project that would use modular data center revenue to fund exploratory drilling. theheraldtimes.com, 2026-09-19. theheraldtimes.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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174. Colorado News item

     City Council postpones Project Taurus data center decision six months - KOAA News 5. Colorado Springs City Council postponed Project Taurus data center decision for six months in a 7-2 vote; new hearing scheduled for after April 2027 election. KOAA News 5, 2026-09-19. KOAA News 5 local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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175. Florida News item

     Where Florida governor candidates Donalds, Jolly stand on data centers. Florida governor candidates Donalds and Jolly take positions on data centers, which has become a major issue in the 2026 race. Tampa Bay Times, 2026-09-19. Tampa Bay Times local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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176. Georgia News item

     Former Georgia regulator who helped set policy for data centers now works for company building them - Griffin Daily News. Tricia Pridemore, former Georgia utility regulator, joined DC BLOX as executive vice president of energy and regulatory policy. Griffin Daily News, 2026-09-19. Griffin Daily News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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177. Iowa News item

     The Data Center Debate Is Divorced From the Facts - The Atlantic. Elias Wachtel argues in The Atlantic that public panic over data center harms is exaggerated, citing misconceptions about water use, PFAS contamination, electricity costs, and tax impacts, while acknowledging real trade offs exist. The Atlantic, 2026-09-19. The Atlantic national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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178. Iowa News item

     Guest column: Iowa needs to regulate AI data centers - thegazette.com. Bruce Lear, retired educator, urges Iowa Legislature to regulate data centers like gambling, citing tech billionaire concerns and environmental impacts. thegazette.com, 2026-09-19. thegazette.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

     IA

179. Idaho News item

     Guest commentary: Data center debate raises questions about lobbying and tax beaks - Idaho Press. Lauren Necochea, Idaho Democratic Party chair, criticizes data center tax exemption and lobbyist influence on lawmakers. Idaho Press, 2026-09-19. Idaho Press local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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180. Illinois News item

     University of Illinois Students to hold rally opposing data centers - wandtv.com. University of Illinois students plan September 25 protest opposing data centers' environmental and community impacts; Champaign County enacted 12 month hyperscale data center moratorium. wandtv.com, 2026-09-19. wandtv.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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181. Illinois News item

     Grayslake Clears an $18 Billion Data Center Despite a Lawsuit to Stop It - Startup Fortune. Grayslake issued first building permit for T5's $18 billion data center campus on an 800,000 square foot first building; lawsuit to void approvals has status hearing October 30. Startup Fortune, 2026-09-19. Startup Fortune local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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182. Indiana News item

     Companies seek to hide Indiana data center details with NDAs - The Republic News. Google Morgan County data center in Indiana proceeds with tax financing and annexation; residents claim NDAs limited public notice and debate about data centers persists statewide. The Republic News, 2026-09-19. The Republic News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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183. Indiana News item

     Union reaches agreement with developer over Google data center in Michigan City, resolving long running dispute - nwitimes.com. Union agreement reached on Google Michigan City data center Phase II with developer Phoenix Construction to hire local workers through IUOE Local 150. nwitimes.com, 2026-09-19. nwitimes.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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184. Michigan News item

     House backs data center ratepayer measure - Shoreline Media Group. U.S. House approved Ratepayer Protection Act requiring states to consider charging data centers for electricity infrastructure costs. Shoreline Media Group, 2026-09-19. Shoreline Media Group local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

     MI

185. Minnesota News item

     MINNESOTA: Councilor: City could face litigation if data center standards aren’t passed by new year. Minnesota city councilor warns of litigation risk if data center standards are not passed by year end. Cedar Rapids Gazette, 2026-09-19. Cedar Rapids Gazette local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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186. Mississippi News item

     Mississippi River mayors call for water conservation protections amid growing data center demand - DeSoto County News. Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative seeks water conservation regulation modeled on Missouri's export ban to manage data center water demand, with four states committing to introduce bills. DeSoto County News, 2026-09-19. DeSoto County News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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187. Montana News item

     When a data center comes knocking, it's an insult | Dustin Ogdin. Opinion columnist argues against Quantica's proposed 5,000 acre data center in Broadview, citing environmental and community costs, widespread opposition to data centers. Missoulian, 2026-09-19. Missoulian local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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188. Montana News item

     When a data center comes knocking, it's an insult | Dustin Ogdin. Opinion piece argues Yellowstone County should be insulted by a proposed 5,000 acre hyperscale data center in Broadview due to environmental and energy concerns. Billings Gazette, 2026-09-19. Billings Gazette local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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189. North Carolina News item

     Judge allows Chatham data center to proceed despite moratorium - Carolina Coast Online. A judge rules that Eco TIP's data center project in Chatham County may proceed despite the county's moratorium, finding the project already underway when moratorium was adopted. Carolina Coast Online, 2026-09-19. Carolina Coast Online local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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190. North Carolina News item

     Guilford Commissioners Take First Step Toward Data Center Moratorium - The Rhino Times of Greensboro -. Guilford County commissioners voted unanimously to schedule a public hearing on October 15 for a proposed 180 day data center moratorium. The Rhino Times of Greensboro -, 2026-09-19. The Rhino Times of Greensboro - local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

     NC

191. New Mexico News item

     Oracle data center debt comes under pressure amid project concerns - FT - Investing.com. Oracle Project Jupiter eighteen billion dollar New Mexico data center financing under pressure; banks quote debt at eighty nine to ninety one cents on the dollar. Investing.com, 2026-09-19. Investing.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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192. New Mexico News item

     Big Tech Is Trampling Native Treaty Rights to Build Data Centers - Truthout. Petala Ironcloud reports that Oracle and OpenAI data center Project Jupiter bypassed tribal consultation requirements in New Mexico. Truthout, 2026-09-19. Truthout local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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193. New Mexico News item

     ICYMI: Project Jupiter permitting process continues, Indigenous water infrastructure bill flows ahead & more - KSFR. New Mexico Supreme Court allows Project Jupiter air quality permitting to proceed; gubernatorial candidates differ on data center policy. KSFR, 2026-09-19. KSFR local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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194. Nevada News item

     Lombardo curtails Nevada data center tax break program in executive order - Carson Now. Nevada governor signs executive order restricting data center tax breaks, requiring power cost coverage and barring school tax abatements. Carson Now, 2026-09-19. Carson Now local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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195. Nevada News item

     Nevada governor curtails data center tax break program in executive order - havasunews.com. Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo signed an executive order prohibiting data centers from receiving a tax break supporting schools and requiring data centers to cover their own power costs. havasunews.com, 2026-09-19. havasunews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

     NV

196. New York News item

     Trump announces creation of ‘AI Force’ , and calls fears of artificial superintelligence a ‘hoax’ - New York Post. President Trump announced creation of an AI Force and AI czar position, dismissed AI safety concerns as a hoax, and characterized opposition to data center development as a distraction from AI growth. New York Post, 2026-09-19. New York Post national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

     NY

197. Ohio News item

     Data center developer gave Workman $6,589 before panel pick - TiffinOhio.net. Portage County data center developer Conrad Geis gave state Rep. Heidi Workman $6,589 before her appointment to Ohio's Joint Data Center Committee. TiffinOhio.net, 2026-09-19. TiffinOhio.net local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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198. Ohio News item

     In Ohio, data centers become an election campaign issue , Channel NewsAsia - UA.NEWS. Data centers become election issue in Ohio; residents in Defiance seek moratorium and ban; Governor DeWine suspends new tax exemption applications; opposition driven by lost tax revenue, rate increases, water use concerns. UA.NEWS, 2026-09-19. UA.NEWS local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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199. Ohio News item

     Husted took $630K from data center interests - TiffinOhio.net. U.S. Senator Jon Husted of Ohio collected over 630,000 dollars from data center companies and their lobbyists since 2001. TiffinOhio.net, 2026-09-19. TiffinOhio.net local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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200. Oregon News item

     Oregon’s data centers use almost 25% of the state’s power, report reveals - Mashable SEA. Oregon data centers consumed 23 percent of state retail energy sales in 2025 with 111 operational facilities; consumption projected to reach 25 terawatt hours by 2030. Mashable SEA, 2026-09-19. Mashable SEA local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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201. Oregon News item

     What to know about St. Helens’ data center, industrial development resolution - Columbia County Spotlight. St. Helens City Council unanimously adopted a resolution on September 16 setting standards for large commercial and data center development evaluation. Columbia County Spotlight, 2026-09-19. Columbia County Spotlight local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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202. Pennsylvania News item

     ‘Where do you go?’ , Archbald residents fear giant data center next door - Scranton Times-Tribune. Project Boson, a 620,000 square foot data center in Archbald, Pennsylvania, faces opposition from nearby residents over environmental and quality of life concerns; DEP identified deficiencies in stormwater permit. Scranton Times-Tribune, 2026-09-19. Scranton Times-Tribune local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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203. Pennsylvania News item

     Joan Mukogosi: Data centers are not inevitable - TribLIVE.com. Joan Mukogosi, a Data & Society researcher, argues that data center prosperity narratives fail to account for concentrated wealth and limited local benefits, citing findings from fieldwork across Pennsylvania. TribLIVE.com, 2026-09-19. TribLIVE.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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204. Pennsylvania News item

     In Case You Missed It: A.I./Data Center Articles - NewClips From Last Week - September 21 - PA Environment Digest Blog. Pennsylvania utilities commission study warns rapid data center growth will cause PJM electric grid to fail reliability standard in 2027 without further action. PA Environment Digest Blog, 2026-09-19. PA Environment Digest Blog local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

     PA

205. Pennsylvania News item

     Fracking flourishes amid data center surge in Western Pa. - TribLIVE.com. TribLIVE reports on the connection between fracking operations and data center development in Western Pennsylvania. TribLIVE.com, 2026-09-19. TribLIVE.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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206. South Carolina News item

     Scoppe: As opposition to AI data center grows, demand smarter concessions from government. Opinion columnist advocates for banning data center tax breaks and restricting secrecy agreements instead of temporary moratoriums. The Post and Courier, 2026-09-19. The Post and Courier local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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207. Tennessee News item

     Before and After Photos Show Data Centers Furiously Popping Up Across America - petapixel.com. Satellite photos document rapid construction at Meta Huntsville, OpenAI/Oracle Stargate Abilene, and xAI Memphis data centers between 2015 and 2026. petapixel.com, 2026-09-19. petapixel.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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208. Texas News item

     D FW already ranks among top data center hubs, with much more on the way - Dallas News. North Texas ranks among world's top data center hubs with protests and local opposition emerging. Dallas News, 2026-09-19. Dallas News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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209. Texas News item

     Restrictions on data centers move to Boerne City Council - WOAI. Boerne Planning and Zoning Commission recommends development standards for data centers including 1000 foot setbacks from homes and Special Use Permits before City Council vote. WOAI, 2026-09-19. WOAI local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

     TX

210. Virginia News item

     Roanoke County site highlights NDA concerns as Governor Spanberger pushes data center transparency - WDBJ7. Governor Spanberger calls for transparency from Virginia data center industry; Wood Haven Tech Park in Roanoke County illustrates NDA concerns. WDBJ7, 2026-09-19. WDBJ7 local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

     VA

211. Colorado Timeline entry

     Project Taurus. New hearing scheduled for after April 2027 election The record reads reported, reported September 19, 2026. KOAA News 5 local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

212. Colorado Timeline entry

     Project Taurus. New hearing set for after April 2027 election The record reads reported, reported September 19, 2026. KOAA News 5 local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

213. Idaho Timeline entry

     Meta Kuna Data Center. Groundbreaking was in 2022 The record reads running, reported September 19, 2026. Idaho Press local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

214. Idaho Timeline entry

     Meta Kuna Data Center. Meta's Kuna data center grand opening held September 3, 2026 The record reads running, reported September 19, 2026. Idaho Press local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

215. Ohio Timeline entry

     Google Lancaster data center. Google's Lancaster data center opened in 2023 The record reads running, reported September 19, 2026. streamlinefeed.co.ke local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

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