September 20, 2026

1. Florida Statement

   Byron Donalds, gubernatorial candidate, said local governments will maintain control over data centers in Florida and utility bills will not increase Said September 20, 2026, Florida Politics. Florida Politics local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

2. Florida Statement

   gubernatorial candidate. David Jolly, Democratic opponent to Donalds, has made data center resistance central to his campaign and considers an outright ban Said September 20, 2026, Florida Politics. Florida Politics local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

3. Florida Statement

   Democratic gubernatorial candidate. David Jolly said if elected he would issue a one year moratorium on construction of data centers in Florida. Said September 20, 2026, islandernews.com. islandernews.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

4. Florida Statement

   Republican gubernatorial candidate. Byron Donalds expressed support for letting local governments decide whether to construct data centers. Said September 20, 2026, islandernews.com. islandernews.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

5. Florida Statement

   gubernatorial candidate. Byron Donalds advocates for small modular nuclear reactors and closed loop water filtration systems as part of data center builds Said September 20, 2026, Florida Politics. Florida Politics local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

6. Iowa Statement

   Republican gubernatorial candidate. Governor candidate Zach Lahn is considering a state moratorium on new data centers Said September 20, 2026, The Des Moines Register. The Des Moines Register local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

7. Iowa Statement

   Bruce Lear, educator from Sioux City, calls for Iowa to regulate data centers at state level modeled on gaming commission with requirements including company payment for grid strengthening and water upgrades, noise reduction, and job guarantees Said September 20, 2026, The Des Moines Register. The Des Moines Register local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

8. Iowa Statement

   Democratic gubernatorial candidate. Governor candidate Rob Sand says lawmakers should approve data center restrictions in January 2027 Said September 20, 2026, The Des Moines Register. The Des Moines Register local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

9. Iowa Statement

   President Donald Trump said towns that reject data centers risk becoming backwards and poor Said September 20, 2026, The Des Moines Register. The Des Moines Register local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

10. Iowa Statement

    Anthropic researchers posted September 8 that AI's capability could conceivably threaten humanity within about four years Said September 20, 2026, The Des Moines Register. The Des Moines Register local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

11. Indiana Statement

    South Bend Mayor. Mayor Mueller says he will veto the proposed NDA ban bill because the council would be exceeding its statutory power in trying to tell the executive branch how to execute contracts Said September 20, 2026, Louisville Public Media. Louisville Public Media local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

12. New Mexico Statement

    Deb Haaland, Democratic gubernatorial candidate. Proposed guardrails include developers creating renewable energy infrastructure, using best available technology to protect water supply, and ensuring union jobs Said September 20, 2026, Santa Fe New Mexican. Santa Fe New Mexican local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

13. New Mexico Statement

    Republican gubernatorial candidate. Gregg Hull has not received data center money directly yet does not support a moratorium on new data center ventures Said September 20, 2026, Santa Fe New Mexican. Santa Fe New Mexican local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

14. Ohio Statement

    Justice, Ohio Supreme Court. Justice Jennifer Brunner concurred with the majority while noting sympathy for Fischer's arguments Said September 20, 2026, WLWT. WLWT local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

15. Ohio Statement

    Justice, Ohio Supreme Court. Justice Patrick Fischer dissented, arguing courts should make final determinations on referendum legality rather than election boards Said September 20, 2026, WLWT. WLWT local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

16. Pennsylvania Statement

    Pennsylvania state treasurer and Republican gubernatorial candidate. Stacy Garrity, state treasurer and Republican candidate for governor, said she supports leaving the decision on data centers to local communities. Said September 20, 2026, MoreThanTheCurve. MoreThanTheCurve local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

17. Texas Statement

    State Representative and gubernatorial candidate. Candidate Gina Hinojosa called for a data center moratorium, union job requirements, elimination of NDAs, proof that households will not pay more for electricity or water, end to tax subsidies, and enforcement of water supply protection Said September 20, 2026, KXAN Austin. KXAN Austin local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

18. Virginia Statement

    U.S. Senator from Virginia. Senator Mark Warner expressed concerns about AI agents potentially taking over banks, hospitals, or water systems and called for government safety testing of AI Said September 20, 2026, WVVA. WVVA local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

19. Virginia Statement

    Governor of Virginia. Governor Spanberger's plan requires local approval to end state subsidies for certain data centers and includes 5 core requirements: increasing transparency, strengthening environmental protections, lowering energy costs, bolstering clean energy economy, and delivering a better deal for Virginia workers Said September 20, 2026, WVVA. WVVA local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

20. Virginia Statement

    U.S. Senator from Virginia. Senator Tim Kaine advised voters to put local candidates on record to keep data center negotiations open rather than secret Said September 20, 2026, WVVA. WVVA local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

21. Wisconsin Statement

    Wisconsin State Representative. GOP State Rep. Scott Krug, representing Wisconsin Rapids, spoke against the data center proposal Said September 20, 2026, WISN. WISN local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

22. Arkansas Jurisdiction event

    Arkansas. Work on the Generating Arkansas Jobs Act and related legislation began in 2024 arkansasonline.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

23. Iowa Jurisdiction event

    Iowa. Iowa communities are pushing back against data center development desmoinesregister.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

24. Indiana Jurisdiction event

    South Bend. South Bend's public works director Eric Horvath and city engineer Kara Boyles signed NDAs with Amazon in 2023 lpm.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

25. Indiana Jurisdiction event

    South Bend. The proposed bill is set for first reading on September 28, 2026 lpm.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

26. Indiana Jurisdiction event

    South Bend. South Bend Common Council members Oliver Davis Jr. and Sherry Bolden Simpson filed a bill banning NDAs about data centers lpm.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

27. Maryland Jurisdiction event

    Montgomery County. Judge ruled that Preserve Montgomery County can continue to pursue claims that the county did not adequately inform the community about data centers komu.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

28. New Mexico Jurisdiction event Moratorium

    New Mexico. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland announced proposal for executive order calling for moratorium on large scale data centers santafenewmexican.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

29. Nevada Jurisdiction event

    Nevada. Lombardo's order calls on data centers to help contribute to Nevada's education funding knpr.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

30. Texas Jurisdiction event

    Texas. Perry recently participated in a committee hearing focused on data centers and their impact on Texas water supplies yahoo.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

31. Texas Jurisdiction event

    Texas. Under Senate Bill 6 enacted in 2025, the Public Utility Commission established a 75 megawatt threshold for certain new or expanded interconnections yahoo.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

32. Texas Jurisdiction event

    Texas. Governor Abbott signed House Bill 2712 in 2015 creating a 20 year sales and use tax exemption for large data center projects kxan.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

33. Texas Jurisdiction event

    Texas. Governor Abbott directed the Texas Water Development Board to penalize data centers that violate state water use reporting laws kxan.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

34. Texas Jurisdiction event

    Texas. Governor Abbott instructed data centers to provide more information on electric and water use before connecting to the grid, requiring the PUC to conduct an audit of all data center proposed projects kxan.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

35. Texas Jurisdiction event

    Texas. Governor Abbott directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas to require data center companies to fully fund their electric needs and to ensure costs to upgrade the state's electric grid do not impact Texas rate payers kxan.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

36. Federal Jurisdiction event

    United States (federal). Congress nearly unanimously passed the Ratepayer Protection Act sponsored by Colorado Republican Rep. Gabe Evans to protect consumers from data center owners passing utility costs onto them knpr.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

37. United States, statewide Reference figure

    Nisqually Valley News. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory report found data centers used roughly 4.4% of total electricity in 2023, forecast figure could double or triple by 2028.: 4.4 percent. United States, statewide, 2026. Nisqually Valley News local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

38. Texas, statewide Reference figure

    KXAN Austin. Google announced a 40 billion dollar investment in Texas to boost artificial intelligence infrastructure and develop data centers: 40,000,000,000 dollars. Texas, statewide, 2026. KXAN Austin local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

39. New Mexico, statewide Reference figure

    Santa Fe New Mexican. Project Jupiter's operations would produce around 10 million tons of greenhouse gases every year, greater than combined annual emissions of Las Cruces, Santa Fe and Albuquerque: 10,000,000 tons per year. New Mexico, statewide, 2026. Santa Fe New Mexican local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

40. Maryland, statewide Reference figure

    wboc.com. Roughly 30 gigawatts of projected load growth across PJM by 2030 tied to data centers: 30 GW. Maryland, statewide, 2026. wboc.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

41. Florida, statewide Reference figure

    islandernews.com. Florida has 12 operating data centers.: 12 facilities. Florida, statewide, 2026. islandernews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

42. Texas, statewide Reference figure

    Yahoo. Data centers currently use about 4,000 acre feet of water annually: 4,000 acre feet a year. Texas, statewide, 2026. Yahoo national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

43. Sioux City, Iowa, IA Reference figure

    The Des Moines Register. In a recent Emerson College poll, 60 percent of Iowans believe data centers will negatively impact the environment: 60 percent. Sioux City, Iowa, IA, 2026. The Des Moines Register local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

44. United States, statewide Reference figure

    Nisqually Valley News. University of Massachusetts Amherst poll released in week of September 20, 2026 showed 11% backed construction of data centers in local area, 65% opposed, about half strongly opposed.: 11 percent. United States, statewide, 2026. Nisqually Valley News local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

45. New Mexico, statewide Reference figure

    Santa Fe New Mexican. New Mexico has more than 20 data centers with more projects being proposed: 20 count. New Mexico, statewide, 2026. Santa Fe New Mexican local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

46. Texas, statewide Reference figure

    Yahoo. Texas uses about 17 million acre feet of water annually: 17,000,000 acre feet a year. Texas, statewide, 2026. Yahoo national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

47. Texas, statewide Reference figure

    Yahoo. One proposed project near Childress would use about 25,000 gallons of water per day: 25,000 gallons a day. Texas, statewide, 2026. Yahoo national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

48. Florida, FL Reference figure

    Florida Today. Data centers can require as much electricity as 100,000 to 2 million homes: 100,000 to 2,000,000 homes equivalent. Florida, FL, 2026. Florida Today local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

49. New Mexico, statewide Reference figure

    Santa Fe New Mexican. Haaland received at least $87,200 from data center industry in most recent reporting period: 87,200 USD. New Mexico, statewide, 2026. Santa Fe New Mexican local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

50. Maryland, statewide Reference figure

    wboc.com. PJM approved more than 22 billion dollars in transmission projects over last three years with Maryland customers responsible for roughly 2 billion dollars: 22,000,000,000 dollars. Maryland, statewide, 2026. wboc.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

51. Florida, FL Reference figure

    Florida Today. 91% of readers polled worry about strain on resources from AI data centers: 91 percent. Florida, FL, 2026. Florida Today local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

52. Florida, FL Reference figure

    Florida Today. Data centers can reach 100,000 times the size of a football field: 100,000 ratio. Florida, FL, 2026. Florida Today local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

53. Florida, statewide Reference figure

    Florida Politics. Fox News poll of registered voters conducted Sept. 11-14 shows 52 percent trust Democrats on AI data centers while 38 percent 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)

54. Maryland, statewide Reference figure

    wboc.com. Office of People's Counsel estimates impact could add about 1.6 billion dollars to Maryland electric bills over next decade: 1,600,000,000 dollars. Maryland, statewide, 2026. wboc.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

55. Federal News item

    Pricing future megawatts: the growing role of earnouts in data center M&A. Data center M&A deals increasingly use earnouts to price future megawatts of capacity not yet delivered. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-09-20. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

56. Alaska News item

    Forget jets and helicopters. Data centers could be Alaska military towns’ next noisy neighbors. The Pentagon plans up to a dozen military data centers near Anchorage, Healy, and Fairbanks. Alaska residents and Senator Lisa Murkowski oppose them due to energy constraints and noise concerns. Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, 2026-09-20. Fairbanks Daily News-Miner local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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57. Arkansas News item

    Arkansas fought hard to rein in social media. It needs to do the same with AI. - Arkansas Advocate. Arkansas Advocate opinion piece states data centers draw pushback and calls for state AI regulation modeled on social media controls. Arkansas Advocate, 2026-09-20. Arkansas Advocate local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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58. Arizona News item

    Data center tax breaks lose favor in state capitals - Arizona Capitol Times. Lawmakers in at least six states are considering bills to reconsider tax incentives for data centers as opposition spreads. Arizona Capitol Times, 2026-09-20. Arizona Capitol Times local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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59. California News item

    LA County issues temporary ban on data centers in unincorporated areas - ABC7 Los Angeles. Los Angeles County planning director orders immediate ban on large scale data centers in unincorporated areas; motion to amend zoning code forthcoming. ABC7 Los Angeles, 2026-09-20. ABC7 Los Angeles local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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60. Delaware News item

    Proposed Newark data center site may house Christina School District program - Delaware Business Now. Proposed Newark data center project paused after community opposition; developer now explores converting site to vocational school facility. Delaware Business Now, 2026-09-20. Delaware Business Now local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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61. New Jersey News item

    Secaucus Diesel Spill From Equinix Data Center Still Awaits State Penalty, More Than A Week Later - Hudson Reporter. Equinix data center in Secaucus spills 5,500 gallons of diesel into tributary of Hackensack River; New Jersey has not imposed penalties one week later. Hudson Reporter, 2026-09-20. Hudson Reporter local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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62. New Mexico News item

    Oracle's $18B AI data center loan trades below par, signaling execution risks amid delays. - pluang.com. Project Jupiter AI data center in New Mexico faces financing challenges, with loans trading below par and project over seven months behind schedule due to permitting and local opposition. pluang.com, 2026-09-20. pluang.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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63. NS News item

    Liberal bill would protect ratepayers from future AI data centre costs - - The Laker. Nova Scotia Liberal leader proposes legislation requiring data centres to pay full infrastructure costs and protect ratepayers. The Laker, 2026-09-20. The Laker local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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64. Ohio News item

    Data Centers on the Ballot in Grove City, Pataskala, Granville and Beyond - Columbus Underground. Voters in 18 Ohio municipalities will decide on November 3 ballot measures to ban or restrict data centers, mostly with a 25 megawatt power threshold. Columbus Underground, 2026-09-20. Columbus Underground local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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65. Oregon News item

    Report shows 'footprint' of Oregon's data center industry - KGW. A report by ECONorthwest and University of Virginia found Oregon has 111 operational data centers, with most workers in Eastern Oregon. KGW, 2026-09-20. KGW national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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66. Texas News item

    60 Minutes Transcript: The data center uproar - CBS News. 60 Minutes report examines national data center backlash over electricity use, water consumption, noise, and community concerns, with expert commentary on AI infrastructure impacts. CBS News, 2026-09-20. CBS News national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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67. Texas News item

    Data center developer tried to "razzle dazzle" while sharing few specifics, Texas county commissioner says - CBS News. Texas governors debate data center policy as AWS withdraws from Hood County proposal after seeking 90 percent tax rebates; tech executives warn of power needs. CBS News, 2026-09-20. CBS News national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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68. Texas News item

    Texas construction firms facing labor squeeze amid data center boom, immigration crackdown - Yahoo. Texas construction firms face labor shortages amid data center expansion amid immigration restrictions. Yahoo, 2026-09-20. Yahoo local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    TX

69. Wisconsin News item

    UPFRONT: Data center fight in Wisconsin ahead of midterms - WISN. WISN video report on data center controversy in Wisconsin Rapids ahead of midterm elections. WISN, 2026-09-20. WISN local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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70. Wisconsin News item

    'We don't know how to be proactive': Data center fight intensifying in central Wisconsin - WISN. Wisconsin Rapids mayor backs one year data center moratorium as city council debates PNK Group's 200 acre proposal on former paper mill site after plan commission rejection. WISN, 2026-09-20. WISN local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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71. West Virginia News item

    Data center opposition group brings national bus tour to Berkeley County - journal-news.net. Advocacy groups tour West Virginia opposing data centre expansion; delegate discusses protecting communities and limiting tax breaks for facilities. journal-news.net, 2026-09-20. journal-news.net local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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72. Arkansas Timeline entry

    Google West Memphis Data Center. Entergy and Google began talks about a data center in West Memphis; three months later, work on the Generating Arkansas Jobs Act began The record reads being built, reported September 20, 2026. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

73. Iowa Timeline entry

    Cologix Des Moines. Microsoft data center in West Des Moines opened in 2012 The record reads running, reported September 20, 2026. The Des Moines Register local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

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