September 26, 2026
56 entries published that day, the everything feed by the day each row entered the record; the timeline lists milestones alone, by the day they happened. Each is one sourced row of the record: what happened, where, and where it came from. Nothing here is an article and nothing is unapproved.
- Florida Statement
Angie Nixon, Florida Democratic Senate candidate, called for a moratorium on data center construction until more research is done. Said September 26, 2026, newsweek.com. newsweek.com national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Florida Statement
Angie Nixon, Florida Democratic Senate candidate, outlined a vision for data centers in Florida and called for greater accountability from Big Tech. Said September 26, 2026, newsweek.com. newsweek.com national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Florida Statement
Florida Democratic Senate candidate. Angie Nixon proposed that communities affected by data centers receive dividend payments similar to Alaska's natural resource distribution system. Said September 26, 2026, newsweek.com. newsweek.com national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Massachusetts Statement
Rob Moir, resident. Proposed data center regulations would require data centers to bring their own water resilience Said September 26, 2026, The Boston Globe. The Boston Globe local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Massachusetts Statement
Massachusetts Governor. Governor Maura Healey asking data centers to bring their own clean energy Said September 26, 2026, The Boston Globe. The Boston Globe local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Michigan Statement
Michigan congressional candidate. Will Lawrence, Democrat running for Michigan's Lansing area Seventh Congressional District, focuses campaign on data centers and affordability Said September 26, 2026, vox.com. vox.com national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Ohio Statement
Democratic nominee for Ohio governor. Amy Acton calls for Ohio Legislature to enact conditional moratorium on data centres, ban NDAs, require union labour, zero environmental impact, and prioritise brownfield sites Said September 26, 2026, dominionpost.com. dominionpost.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- West Virginia Statement
Ace Parsi, congressional candidate, West Virginia District 2. Proposed moratorium would impose fine of up to $1 million per day for developers breaking the pause Said September 26, 2026, dominionpost.com. dominionpost.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- West Virginia Statement
congressional candidate, West Virginia District 2. Ace Parsi proposes Neighbors, Not Servers Act establishing two year moratorium on data centres using 20 megawatts or more Said September 26, 2026, dominionpost.com. dominionpost.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- West Virginia Statement
Representative, West Virginia District 2. Rep. Riley Moore cosponsored Ratepayer Protection Act requiring state utility commissions ensure data centres pay full incremental costs for upgrades Said September 26, 2026, dominionpost.com. dominionpost.com local outlet Also reported by West Virginia Watch local outlet (2 reports). (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Brookwood, AL Reference figure
WVTM Channel 13. Planned $3.2 billion data center in Brookwood: 3,200,000,000 dollars. Brookwood, AL, 2026. WVTM Channel 13 local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Michigan, Lansing area Reference figure
vox.com. Lawrence's district received $26 billion in investment for manufacturing and sustainability because of the Inflation Reduction Act: 26,000,000,000 dollars. Michigan, Lansing area, 2026. vox.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- AB News item
Alberta man hoping to win over community in data centre development - CTV News. Eric Steeves proposes data centre development in Vulcan County, Alberta, seeking community support. CTV News, 2026-09-26. CTV News national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Alabama News item
Former Brookwood mayor says residents had 'no transparency' on data center - WVTM Channel 13. A former Brookwood mayor criticized a planned $3.2 billion data center for lacking transparency with residents, while supporters touted job and revenue potential. WVTM Channel 13, 2026-09-26. WVTM Channel 13 local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Arkansas News item
Judge Barry Hyde vetoes data center ordinance - KATV. Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde vetoes data center ordinance 26 I-56B, citing property rights questions and regulatory concerns. KATV, 2026-09-26. KATV local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Arkansas News item
County judge vetoes Pulaski County data center ordinance; override of veto expected - Arkansas Times. Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde vetoed a data center ordinance passed by the Quorum Court; veto override expected. Arkansas Times, 2026-09-26. Arkansas Times local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Arizona News item
Arizona lawmakers press Trump administration for details on public land data centers - Havasu News. Arizona lawmakers pressed the Trump administration for transparency on four proposed data center projects covering more than 3,000 acres of federal public land. Havasu News, 2026-09-26. Havasu News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- California News item
Wild moment cop drags woman out of California county meeting after furious clash over data centers. Tulare County supervisors extended a data center moratorium by 10 months and 15 days, voting 5-0 after resident protests of a fairgrounds proposal. New York Post, 2026-09-26. New York Post national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Florida News item
Angie Nixon Floats AI ‘Dividends’ and New Data Center Built at Mar a Lago - newsweek.com. Florida Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon proposes AI dividends and jests about data center at Mar a Lago. newsweek.com, 2026-09-26. newsweek.com national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Florida News item
Can innovative solutions keep up with the impacts of data centers? - Spectrum News 13. Tech experts, community leaders and residents discuss energy, water and job impacts of data center development in Florida. Spectrum News 13, 2026-09-26. Spectrum News 13 local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Florida News item
Angie Nixon Proposes Building Data Center on Mar a Lago - newsweek.com. Florida Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon called for a moratorium on data center construction and proposed communities receive dividend payments from projects. newsweek.com, 2026-09-26. newsweek.com national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia News item
CleanSpark Closes $2.276 Billion Debt Deal for Sandersville Data Center - The Defiant. CleanSpark closes $2.276 billion secured note financing for Sandersville data center construction with 7.875% coupon. The Defiant, 2026-09-26. The Defiant local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Iowa News item
'Can we just say no?' Supervisors continue data center discussion - Daily Gate City. Lee County, Iowa holds third public forum on data center ordinance; strong community opposition heard; supervisors consider moratorium extension and potential regulatory approach. Daily Gate City, 2026-09-26. Daily Gate City local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Illinois News item
Data dump: Even after $700M deal, data center development could soon slow in Illinois - The Real Deal. Illinois governor and Chicago mayor propose data center moratoriums as midterm elections draw voter opposition to the industry. The Real Deal, 2026-09-26. The Real Deal local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Kentucky News item
Community voices frustration over data center coming to Eastern Kentucky - WCHS. Eastern Kentucky community members express concern and frustration about a proposed data center project. WCHS, 2026-09-26. WCHS local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Massachusetts News item
Scoping out the footprint for AI infrastructure in Massachusetts - The Boston Globe. Readers comment on Governor Maura Healey's framework for balancing AI data center growth with environmental and economic protections in Massachusetts. The Boston Globe, 2026-09-26. The Boston Globe local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Maryland News item
Montgomery Update: Governor Moore Issues Statewide Executive Order on Data Centers, the Importance of Paid Family Leave, and Growth in North Bethesda for Everyone - Montgomery County, MD (.gov). Maryland Governor Wes Moore issued statewide executive order on data centers; Montgomery County executive reacted in newsletter. Montgomery County, MD (.gov), 2026-09-26. Montgomery County, MD (.gov) primary source (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Maine News item
Collins Calls ProPublica Report ‘Absolutely False,’ Presses Data Center Rules and SAVE Act - The Maine Wire. Senator Susan Collins said the Senate should take up data center standards ensuring operators cover their own power costs, and rejected ProPublica allegations as a partisan hit job. The Maine Wire, 2026-09-26. The Maine Wire local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Michigan News item
Ault & Company Invests $55 Million In Hyperscale Data, Increasing Exposure To AI Data Center Infrastructure - Pulse 2.0. Ault & Company invested $55 million in Hyperscale Data, whose Michigan AI campus could reach $750M to $1.25B valuation with 340 MW potential capacity. Pulse 2.0, 2026-09-26. Pulse 2.0 local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Michigan News item
Why Democrats stopped talking about climate - vox.com. Michigan Democratic candidate Will Lawrence, former Sunrise Movement co founder, prioritizes data center opposition alongside climate and affordability in his campaign. vox.com, 2026-09-26. vox.com national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Hampshire News item
Opinion: Regulation on data centers is common sense for NH’s future. Opinion piece argues New Hampshire should enact moratorium on large data centers, require local control, transparency and community benefit agreements. Concord Monitor, 2026-09-26. Concord Monitor local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Here's How Oracle's "Force Majeure" Changes the AI Data Center Thesis - The Globe and Mail. Oracle's force majeure on Project Jupiter highlights regulatory obstacles delaying hyperscale data center development in New Mexico. The Globe and Mail, 2026-09-26. The Globe and Mail local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Oracle: Don't Fear A Force Majeure - Seeking Alpha. Oracle issued force majeure notice on Project Jupiter data center in New Mexico citing regulatory delays but maintains 2028 completion target. Seeking Alpha, 2026-09-26. Seeking Alpha local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Oracle remains bullish on AI data centers despi... - Pluang. Oracle reports AI infrastructure spending forecasted at ten trillion dollars, three point six percent of GDP by next decade. Pluang, 2026-09-26. Pluang local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New York News item
New York state energy experts give overview on data centers in rural areas - adirondackexplorer.org. New York state energy experts discuss data center impacts on rural areas; experts note concerns about energy grid capacity, water use and environmental risks. adirondackexplorer.org, 2026-09-26. adirondackexplorer.org local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Ohio News item
Data centers key issue in Ohio’s 9th congressional district race - Toledo Blade. Both candidates in Ohio's 9th congressional district race are criticizing their opponent over data center positions, making the issue central to the campaign. Toledo Blade, 2026-09-26. Toledo Blade local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Ohio News item
Husted helped fuel Ohio’s data center boom. His consumer bill is built on Big Tech’s voluntary pledge. - TiffinOhio.net. U.S. Senator Jon Husted promotes federal Ratepayer Protection Act while Ohio data center firms opposed binding state tariff requiring companies to pay infrastructure costs. TiffinOhio.net, 2026-09-26. TiffinOhio.net local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Pennsylvania News item
Back and forth continues over proposed Newtown data center ordinance - Delco Times. Newtown Township, Pennsylvania residents and officials debate proposed data center ordinance; residents seek stronger environmental and operational protections. Delco Times, 2026-09-26. Delco Times local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- QC News item
Voici combien les centres de données pourraient payer leur électricité - Le Droit. Hydro Quebec proposes raising data center electricity rates from 6.82 to 13 cents per kilowatthour; Régie de l'énergie will hold hearings October 1-9. Le Droit, 2026-09-26. Le Droit local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- QC News item
Voici combien les centres de données pourraient payer leur électricité - lenouvelliste.ca. Hydro Québec proposes raising data centre electricity rates from 6.82 to 13 cents per kilowatt hour with hearings before the Régie de l'énergie September 30 to October 9. lenouvelliste.ca, 2026-09-26. lenouvelliste.ca local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Rhode Island News item
Rhode Island Energy Rates and AI Data Centers: The Record - Uprise RI. Rhode Island Energy proposes winter rate increase; Groundwork report warns AI data centers can raise household power costs; state bill to protect ratepayers stalled. Uprise RI, 2026-09-26. Uprise RI local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- South Dakota News item
Your Letters: Kids On E vehicles, Data Center Dangers, Defining Pro life - Aberdeen Insider. Aberdeen discusses data center moratorium expiring November 18 and resident concerns about data center dangers. Aberdeen Insider, 2026-09-26. Aberdeen Insider local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Texas News item
This land was supposed to become a public park. Now it might be a data center instead - CNN. Blueprint Data Centers proposes 135,000 square foot data center near Taylor, Texas; local resident challenges project citing 1999 deed restricting land to park use and challenges property rights transfer. CNN, 2026-09-26. CNN national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Texas News item
Kodiak Gas Services to power data center - Midland Reporter-Telegram. Kodiak Gas Services will provide power to a data center project. Midland Reporter-Telegram, 2026-09-26. Midland Reporter-Telegram local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Texas News item
This land was supposed to become a public park. Now it might be a data center instead - CNN. Blueprint Data Centers proposed a 135,000 square foot data center spanning three facilities near Taylor, Texas, drawing neighborhood opposition over environmental and land use concerns. CNN, 2026-09-26. CNN national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Texas News item
Bauer: If data centers want to operate in Texas, they should be prepared to pay their own way - Rio Grande Guardian. Stephen Bauer, Texas Farm Bureau state director, testifies that data centers should pay their own infrastructure costs and protect agricultural land and water resources. Rio Grande Guardian, 2026-09-26. Rio Grande Guardian local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- US News item
Rogers, House approve data center ratepayer protections - Floyd County Times. U.S. Representative Hal Rogers voted for the Ratepayer Protection Act to ensure data centers pay the full cost of electric system upgrades, protecting rural ratepayers. Floyd County Times, 2026-09-26. Floyd County Times local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- US News item
Data center construction in the US boosts demand for skilled trades workers , CNBC - UA.NEWS. US data center construction has raised demand for skilled trades workers; welders and pipefitters saw 164% job growth, with strongest gains in Houston and Birmingham. UA.NEWS, 2026-09-26. UA.NEWS local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Virginia News item
The blue collar AI job market is booming. Will data center backlash make it go bust? - CNBC. CNBC report on blue collar job boom in data center construction, citing figures on employment and wages amid public backlash. CNBC, 2026-09-26. CNBC national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Virginia News item
AI Data Center Boom Creates Blue Collar Jobs Amid Backlash - techbuzz.ai. Report on AI data center job creation for HVAC and electrical workers threatened by public opposition. techbuzz.ai, 2026-09-26. techbuzz.ai local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Virginia News item
AI Data Center Boom Creates Blue Collar Job Surge Amid Backlash - techbuzz.ai. Report on AI data center construction creating demand for blue collar jobs despite public opposition. techbuzz.ai, 2026-09-26. techbuzz.ai local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Virginia News item
Spanberger proposes slate of data center regulations, puts first directives in motion - Maryland Matters. Virginia Governor Spanberger unveils Data Center Accountability Framework with five pillars including transparency, environmental protections, and energy cost allocation. Maryland Matters, 2026-09-26. Maryland Matters local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- West Virginia News item
Data centers a hot topic in Congressional, state elections - dominionpost.com. West Virginia congressional candidate Ace Parsi proposes two year moratorium on large data centres with community referendum; Rep. Riley Moore supports local control legislation. dominionpost.com, 2026-09-26. dominionpost.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- West Virginia News item
Betty Rivard: Data center problem in WV gets national attention (Opinion) - Charleston Gazette-Mail. Opinion piece by Betty Rivard documents data center opposition in West Virginia and its impact on residents and communities. Charleston Gazette-Mail, 2026-09-26. Charleston Gazette-Mail local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- West Virginia News item
AI data center builder Nscale raises $3.36B ahead of IPO - SiliconANGLE. Nscale raised three point three six billion dollars in funding ahead of its initial public offering, citing over one hundred three billion dollars in contracted revenue from data center projects. SiliconANGLE, 2026-09-26. SiliconANGLE local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Wyoming News item
Local school officials change safety protocols, Outdoor Council shares data center concerns (copy) - WyomingNews.com. Outdoor Council shares data center concerns; Aberdeen's moratorium on data center permits expires November 18. WyomingNews.com, 2026-09-26. WyomingNews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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