September 30, 2026

1. Congress Bill event

   H.R. 9340, Ratepayer Protection Act. The Senate rejected H.R. 9340 on the question On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340, 57 to 43; three fifths were required. 2026-09-30. Congress primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)

2. Congress Bill event

   S. 5645, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a Data Center Community Assistance Program, and for other purposes.. S. 5645 was introduced in the Senate. 2026-09-30. Congress primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)

3. Congress Bill event

   S. 5645, A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a Data Center Community Assistance Program, and for other purposes.. S. 5645 went to committee in the Senate. 2026-09-30. Congress primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)

4. Michigan Bill event

   H.B. 6426, Businesses: other; data center local decision protection act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6427'26. H.B. 6426 was introduced in the House. 2026-09-30. Michigan Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)

5. Michigan Bill event

   H.B. 6426, Businesses: other; data center local decision protection act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6427'26. H.B. 6426 went to committee in the House. 2026-09-30. Michigan Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)

6. Michigan Bill event

   H.B. 6427, Businesses: other; Michigan zoning enabling act; make subject to the data center local decision protection act. Amends secs. 205 & 606 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3205 & 125.3606). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6426'26. H.B. 6427 was introduced in the House. 2026-09-30. Michigan Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)

7. Michigan Bill event

   H.B. 6427, Businesses: other; Michigan zoning enabling act; make subject to the data center local decision protection act. Amends secs. 205 & 606 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3205 & 125.3606). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6426'26. H.B. 6427 went to committee in the House. 2026-09-30. Michigan Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)

8. New York Bill event

   S. 10708, Prohibits municipal corporations from entering into a contract or other agreement that has the purpose or effect of concealing the details of the development of a data center from the public or preventing public review of a data center; prohibits data centers from entering into a contract or other agreement having such purpose; exempts agreements solely intended to protect trade secrets.. S. 10708 was introduced in the Senate. 2026-09-30. New York Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)

9. New York Bill event

   S. 10708, Prohibits municipal corporations from entering into a contract or other agreement that has the purpose or effect of concealing the details of the development of a data center from the public or preventing public review of a data center; prohibits data centers from entering into a contract or other agreement having such purpose; exempts agreements solely intended to protect trade secrets.. S. 10708 went to committee in the Senate. 2026-09-30. New York Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)

10. Pennsylvania Bill event

    H.B. 2535, Providing for the public safety regulation of large load users; requiring the submission of emergency operations plans and generalized infrastructure inventories as a condition of occupancy; protecting confidential security information; and providing for enforcement and penalties.. H.B. 2535 went to committee in the House. 2026-09-30. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)

11. Pennsylvania Bill event

    H.B. 2535, Providing for the public safety regulation of large load users; requiring the submission of emergency operations plans and generalized infrastructure inventories as a condition of occupancy; protecting confidential security information; and providing for enforcement and penalties.. H.B. 2535 passed the House. 2026-09-30. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)

12. Pennsylvania Bill event

    S.B. 1345, In zoning, providing for optional temporary moratorium on acceptance or consideration of new applications for high impact data centers.. S.B. 1345 went to committee in the Senate. 2026-09-30. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)

13. Pennsylvania Bill event

    S.B. 1408, Prohibiting certain nondisclosure agreements between public agencies and data centers.. S.B. 1408 went to committee in the Senate. 2026-09-30. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)

14. Pennsylvania Bill event

    S.R. 369, Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study on the future viability of data center technology and facilities.. S.R. 369 was introduced in the Senate. 2026-09-30. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)

15. Pennsylvania Bill event

    S.R. 369, Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study on the future viability of data center technology and facilities.. S.R. 369 went to committee in the Senate. 2026-09-30. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)

16. Federal Jurisdiction event

    United States (federal). The Senate rejected cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act, 57 to 43; three fifths were required. senate.gov primary source (content date)

17. California Statement

    senior climate reporter, WIRED. Molly Taft said hundreds of new data centers have popped up across the country, sparking backlash from residents over water usage, energy consumption, and economic concerns. Said September 30, 2026, KQED. KQED local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

18. California Statement

    senior climate reporter, WIRED. Molly Taft said the Trump administration came in guns blazing on American AI, and data centers suddenly started cropping up in places where they had not traditionally been before, but neither left nor right politicians were prepared for a truly grassroots movement opposing their construction. Said September 30, 2026, KQED. KQED local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

19. California Statement

    Senior Fellow, California Environmental Law & Policy Center at UC Davis School of Law. Richard Frank, Senior Fellow at the California Environmental Law & Policy Center at UC Davis School of Law, and Matthew McKerley, a land use attorney, stated that Proposition 45 would fast track the construction of data centers by rolling back state environmental protections. Said September 30, 2026, Contra Costa Herald. Contra Costa Herald local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

20. California Statement

    senior climate reporter, WIRED. Molly Taft, senior climate reporter at WIRED, said data center opposition is uniting people from the complete opposite ends of the political spectrum, unlike most other political issues. Said September 30, 2026, KQED. KQED local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

21. Colorado Statement

    Lynette Crow Iverson, Colorado Springs City Council President, signed a Civility Pledge. Said September 30, 2026, The Gazette. The Gazette local outlet (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)

22. Colorado Statement

    Mayor of Colorado Springs. Mayor Yemi Mobolade signed a Civility Pledge. Said September 30, 2026, The Gazette. The Gazette local outlet (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)

23. Colorado Statement

    U.S. Representative. Senate Democrats blocked Rep. Gabe Evans Ratepayer Protection Act designed to rein in electricity costs from data centers Said September 30, 2026, denvergazette.com. denvergazette.com local outlet Also reported by coloradopolitics.com local outlet (2 reports). (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)

24. Delaware Statement

    David Anderson, Dover City Councilman. Dover has not yet received any applications to build data centers in the city but has received inquiries from companies Said September 30, 2026, Delaware Public Media. Delaware Public Media local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

25. Delaware Statement

    David Anderson, Dover City Councilman. City council concerns include impact on rising energy prices from data center operations Said September 30, 2026, Delaware Public Media. Delaware Public Media local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

26. Florida Statement

    Archie Collins, Tampa Electric Co. chief executive. TECO received constant calls from data center companies interested in the area Said September 30, 2026, Tampa Bay Times. Tampa Bay Times local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

27. Iowa Statement

    Mayor of Center Point. Mayor Traer Morgan says the city is being proactive about adopting an ordinance before developers approach Said September 30, 2026, KCRG. KCRG local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

28. Iowa Statement

    Margaret Scott, Winnebago Tribal Council member. The Winnebago Tribal Council has approved a resolution opposing hyperscale data centers on or near its reservation Said September 30, 2026, Kiowa County Press. Kiowa County Press local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

29. Kentucky Statement

    Democratic U.S. Senate candidate from Kentucky. Charles Booker, Democratic Senate candidate, said he was calling for a moratorium on data centers and feels much more urgency now, citing concerns from AI experts that regulations are needed. Said September 30, 2026, WPSD Local 6. WPSD Local 6 local outlet (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)

30. Kentucky Statement

    U.S. Representative and Republican Senate candidate from Kentucky. Andy Barr, U.S. Representative and Republican Senate candidate, said Andy Barr wants local communities to decide the fate of data centers, not D.C. politicians. Said September 30, 2026, WPSD Local 6. WPSD Local 6 local outlet (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)

31. Kentucky Statement

    Representative (Lexington). Representative Adam Moore said he would like to see sales tax credits for data centers revoked Said September 30, 2026, LEX 18 News. LEX 18 News local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

32. Kentucky Statement

    Representative (Lexington). Moore said Kentucky needs to put up guardrails like ratepayer protection so regular people do not end up paying for the power demands of data centers Said September 30, 2026, LEX 18 News. LEX 18 News local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

33. Louisiana Statement

    Louisiana Public Service Commissioner. Public Service Commissioner JP Coussan said tech companies have failed to communicate the benefits of AI data centers to the public Said September 30, 2026, Invest in Louisiana. Invest in Louisiana local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

34. Louisiana Statement

    JP Coussan, Louisiana Public Service Commissioner. Non disclosure agreements used by state officials to attract data centers have created public backlash Said September 30, 2026, Invest in Louisiana. Invest in Louisiana local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

35. Maryland Statement

    Maryland Governor. Moore called on state lawmakers to repeal a law passed in 2020 which gave data centers certain tax exemptions. Said September 30, 2026, Inside Towers. Inside Towers local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

36. Michigan Statement

    Stephanie Leiser, Director of Center for Local, State and Urban Policy. Stronger opposition to data centers in rural Michigan communities than urban areas Said September 30, 2026, Michigan Public. Michigan Public local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

37. Michigan Statement

    Stephanie Leiser, Director of Center for Local, State and Urban Policy. Most elected officials surveyed have hesitations or skepticism about new data center proposals Said September 30, 2026, Michigan Public. Michigan Public local outlet Also reported by Michigan Public local outlet (2 reports). (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

38. Minnesota Statement

    Scott Wopata, Community Development Director. Northfield has no data center application before it and no developer has approached the city seeking to build one. Said September 30, 2026, KYMN Radio. KYMN Radio local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

39. New Hampshire Statement

    US Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D NY, criticized the bill calling it toothless and said Senate Democrats want to make it mandatory for data centers to cover their own costs by law, not by voluntary agreement Said September 30, 2026, Roll Call. Roll Call local outlet (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)

40. New Hampshire Statement

    Senate Ranking Democrat on Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Martin Heinrich has pushed an alternative called the GRID Savings Act that would require large electricity users to pay for the grid infrastructure needed to connect them Said September 30, 2026, newsweek.com. newsweek.com national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

41. New Hampshire Statement

    Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader. Senate Democrats argued that the Ratepayer Protection Act makes protections for Americans optional, not mandatory Said September 30, 2026, CBS News. CBS News national outlet (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)

42. New Hampshire Statement

    Jon Husted, U.S. Senator. The Ratepayer Protection Act would require states to consider adopting standards under which large electricity users including data centers would pay for incremental costs of generation transmission and distribution infrastructure Said September 30, 2026, newsweek.com. newsweek.com national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

43. New Mexico Statement

    U.S. Senator New Mexico. Martin Heinrich said Ratepayer Protection Act does not require data centers to pay full cost of grid upgrades and relies on voluntary pledges. Said September 30, 2026, Deseret News. Deseret News local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

44. New Mexico Statement

    U.S. Senator New Mexico. Martin Heinrich stated the framework ascribes incremental grid upgrade costs to data center developers rather than ratepayers. Said September 30, 2026, Deseret News. Deseret News local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

45. New York Statement

    Governor of New York. Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order creating a moratorium on data centers Said September 30, 2026, wcax.com. wcax.com local outlet (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)

46. New York Statement

    Dirk van Ouwerkerk, Senior Vice President of Storage Development at Soltage, said grid capacity and interconnection are moving to the center of data center strategy Said September 30, 2026, JDSupra. JDSupra local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

47. Ohio Statement

    Libertarian candidate for Ohio governor. Libertarian Don Kissick wants immediate moratorium on data centers and establishment of rules for them Said September 30, 2026, 91.7 WVXU. 91.7 WVXU local outlet Also reported by WOSU local outlet (2 reports). (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)

48. Ohio Statement

    U.S. Senator (R-OH). Jon Husted, as Ohio's lieutenant governor, championed data center construction and provided tax breaks to operators for years before now calling for regulations on who pays for electricity and infrastructure costs tied to data centers. Said September 30, 2026, Talking Points Memo. Talking Points Memo local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

49. Ohio Statement

    Republican candidate for Ohio governor. Republican Vivek Ramaswamy wants to pass legislation setting statewide standards for data centers including lowering costs around where data center is built Said September 30, 2026, 91.7 WVXU. 91.7 WVXU local outlet Also reported by WOSU local outlet (2 reports). (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)

50. Ohio Statement

    Democratic candidate for Ohio governor. Democrat Amy Acton proposed conditional moratorium on data centers Said September 30, 2026, 91.7 WVXU. 91.7 WVXU local outlet (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)

51. Ohio Statement

    U.S. Senate Democratic Leader. Chuck Schumer called Ratepayer Protection Act a fraud and said it was toothless, offering no real protections Said September 30, 2026, NBC News. NBC News national outlet (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)

52. Texas Statement

    James Talarico, Democratic Senate candidate, said data center construction in Texas should not be allowed to contribute to the state's ongoing affordability crisis and that data centers should not be allowed unless they can meet community demands, pay for their own energy and water, and get community consent. Said September 30, 2026, Houston Public Media. Houston Public Media local outlet (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)

53. Texas Statement

    Democratic Senate candidate. Talarico said he has not taken campaign donations from data center companies, while his opponent Ken Paxton has taken nearly half a million dollars from data center companies. Said September 30, 2026, Houston Public Media. Houston Public Media local outlet (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)

54. Texas Statement

    U.S. Senate candidate. Ken Paxton's Texas First Data Center Plan combines federal legislation with state level support, including prohibiting Chinese technology in data centers, criminal liability for AI safety violations, supporting the DATA Act, and backing Abbott's proposals for noise/light controls, traffic planning, rural neighborhood restrictions, sales tax exemption repeal, and closed loop water systems. Said September 30, 2026, FOX 7 Austin. FOX 7 Austin local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

55. Texas Statement

    U.S. Senate candidate. James Talarico's Hold Data Centers Accountable Plan would repeal tax incentives, give local residents input on construction, require AI companies to pay for electricity and water infrastructure, hold data centers accountable for water pollution, and create an AI Dividend. Said September 30, 2026, FOX 7 Austin. FOX 7 Austin local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

56. US Statement

    Sundar Pichai, Elon Musk, and other tech executives. White House Accord on Super Intelligence signed by Trump and tech executives including Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Nvidia's Jensen Huang, Microsoft's Satya Nadella, and others on September 30, 2026 Said September 30, 2026, The Times of India. The Times of India local outlet (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)

57. Utah Statement

    executive director of the Healthy Environment Alliance of Utah. Lexi Tuddenham said the project raises larger questions about federal land, and that nuclear waste storage, nuclear development and data centers on public land would have 'tremendous implications for how public lands are used.' Said September 30, 2026, NPR. NPR national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

58. Utah Statement

    in a written statement to NPR. Valar Atomics said 'No construction begins before permits and approvals,' and that it is committed to public engagement on the project. Said September 30, 2026, NPR. NPR national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

59. Utah Statement

    executive director of the Healthy Environment Alliance of Utah. Lexi Tuddenham said 'We have a right to know as citizens what is going on, not just with our state lands, but also with our federal lands.' Said September 30, 2026, KSL. KSL local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

60. Utah Statement

    Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, said Republicans offered only a toothless messaging bill and that voluntary pledges do not work. Said September 30, 2026, Deseret News. Deseret News local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

61. Utah Statement

    wildlands director at the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. Neal Clark said 'It's concerning to see that the Trump administration, with the support of the state of Utah, is pushing this forward on significant acreage of public lands.' Said September 30, 2026, NPR. NPR national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

62. Virginia Statement

    U.S. Senator. Warner argued the Ratepayer Protection Act does not go far enough and urged consideration of his Data Center Tax Accountability and Disclosure Act instead Said September 30, 2026, Blue Virginia. Blue Virginia local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

63. Virginia Statement

    U.S. Senator. Warner stated his Data Center Tax Accountability and Disclosure Act would condition access to accelerated depreciation tax benefits on developers meeting standards related to energy, water, building efficiency, setbacks, and community transparency Said September 30, 2026, Blue Virginia. Blue Virginia local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

64. Virginia Statement

    U.S. Senator. Senator Mark Warner called on Congress to enact mandatory protections for communities facing data center expansion, including enforceable requirements on energy costs, water usage, transparency, and community impacts Said September 30, 2026, Blue Virginia. Blue Virginia local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

65. Indiana Timeline entry

    Google Michigan City data center. Google launched a Facebook page dedicated to its Michigan City data center for community engagement The record reads being built, September 30, 2026. wimsradio.com local outlet (content date)

66. Carbon County, UT Reference figure

    NPR. Valar Atomics' Project Beehive reactors would produce around 9.6 gigawatts of power for the data centers in aggregate, according to the company's proposal to federal regulators as NPR reported it.: 9.6 GW. Carbon County, UT, 2026. NPR national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

67. Pennsylvania, statewide Reference figure

    The Center Square. More than 100 data center proposals are pending in Pennsylvania.: 100 proposals. Pennsylvania, statewide, 2026. The Center Square local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

68. Michigan, statewide Reference figure

    Michigan Public. Survey of Michigan local governments showed 70% response rate from 1,856 cities, villages, townships and counties: 70 percent. Michigan, statewide, 2026. Michigan Public local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

69. Paducah, Kentucky Reference figure

    WPSD Local 6. The Paducah American Energy Hub data center at the Department of Energy Paducah Site is a historic $100 billion investment that will potentially create 8,000 construction jobs and 600 permanent ones.: 8,000 jobs. Paducah, Kentucky, 2026. WPSD Local 6 local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

70. Carbon County, UT Reference figure

    KSL. Valar Atomics' application to the Bureau of Land Management covers approximately 9,000 acres of public land near Price, the bureau told KSL.: 9,000 acres. Carbon County, UT, 2026. KSL local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

71. Michigan, statewide Reference figure

    Michigan Public. 57% of local officials said they would like state help negotiating with data center developers: 57 percent. Michigan, statewide, 2026. Michigan Public local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

72. Michigan, statewide Reference figure

    Michigan Public. 57% of local officials surveyed said model ordinances would be very useful for data center regulation: 57 percent. Michigan, statewide, 2026. Michigan Public local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

73. Federal News item

    Balearic Islands launches new data center for critical government systems. Government of the Balearic Islands launched a new Tier III equivalent data center in Palma, Mallorca, integrated with Sant Pere facility for redundancy of critical government systems. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-09-30. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

74. Federal News item

    NxN enters Portugal with 1MW data center and plans to invest €100m. NxN Data Centers acquired an operational 1MW data center in Évora, Portugal, and announced plans to invest up to €100 million in Portuguese market expansion over three years. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-09-30. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

75. Federal News item

    BrightRay plans 40MW data center in Macau. BrightRay plans 40MW data center in Macau with delivery expected third quarter 2027; BUUU Group acquiring majority stake. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-09-30. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

76. Federal News item

    Australia's CDC plans gigawatt scale data center campus in Wagga Wagga. CDC Data Centres plans gigawatt scale campus with up to four buildings totaling 1.4GW in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-09-30. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

77. Federal News item

    Finland to abandon first come, first served grid connections, dropping data centers down the queue. Finland proposes new grid connection priority system that drops large data centers down the queue in favor of smaller consumers. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-09-30. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

78. AB News item

    Wednesday's letters: UCP steamrolling ahead on data centres. Edmonton resident questions Alberta government's data center policy and cites Texas freeze on AI data center expansion due to grid and water stress. Edmonton Journal, 2026-09-30. Edmonton Journal local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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79. Arizona News item

    Goldwater Institute calls Pima County's data center ban illegal - The Center Square. Goldwater Institute challenges Pima County's new data center moratorium as illegal while most supervisors support the ban. The Center Square, 2026-09-30. The Center Square local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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80. California News item

    Digital Realty Plans Cable Landing Station at Los Angeles Data Center. Digital Realty plans cable landing station inside LAX12 data center in El Segundo with Assured Communications, targeting Asia Pacific routes by 2028. Data Center Knowledge, 2026-09-30. Data Center Knowledge trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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81. Colorado News item

    Mesa County Commissioners approve data center moratorium - FOX21 News Colorado. Mesa County commissioners unanimously approved one year moratorium on data center applications for unincorporated county. FOX21 News Colorado, 2026-09-30. FOX21 News Colorado national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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82. Colorado News item

    Evans rips Dems for blocking data center bill foes say ‘has no teeth’ - denvergazette.com. Rep. Gabe Evans criticized Senate Democrats for blocking data center electricity cost legislation. denvergazette.com, 2026-09-30. denvergazette.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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83. Colorado News item

    Arapahoe County leaders tour data centers amid community pushback, regulations - Sentinel Colorado. Arapahoe County officials toured four data centers amid community backlash; Aurora approved evaporative cooling ban. Sentinel Colorado, 2026-09-30. Sentinel Colorado local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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84. Colorado News item

    Aurora's Green Valley Ranch residents concerned as city considers second data center nearby - CBS News. Aurora residents oppose Trident data center proposal for 143 acres in northeast Aurora as city considers second major facility. CBS News, 2026-09-30. CBS News national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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85. Colorado News item

    Buc ee’s and data center anger reveals priorities | Paul Batura. Opinion piece discusses anger in El Paso County over proposed Buc ee's and Project Taurus AI data center, exploring what community emotions reveal about priorities. The Gazette, 2026-09-30. The Gazette local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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86. Connecticut News item

    Senator Chris Murphy Says GOP Data Center Bill 'Does Nothing' as Republicans Push for Senate Vote on AI Power Costs: 'It’s Just Fakery' - Yahoo. Senator Chris Murphy criticized the Republican Ratepayer Protection Act as lacking mandatory data center rules, calling it fakery. Yahoo, 2026-09-30. Yahoo national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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87. Delaware News item

    Dover passes temporary ban on AI data centers. Dover City Council unanimously passes 18 month moratorium on AI data center applications while gathering information on impacts. Delaware Public Media, 2026-09-30. Delaware Public Media local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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88. Florida News item

    TECO unveils data center plan, says it’ll shield residents from costs. TECO chief executive Archie Collins says utility received constant calls from data center companies and filed proposal with state regulators outlining data center handling plan. Tampa Bay Times, 2026-09-30. Tampa Bay Times local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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89. Florida News item

    New Florida Report on Data Centers and Florida’s Tax Base - Florida Daily. Florida TaxWatch released a report on the fiscal impacts of data centers on Florida's tax base, saying a 500 MW hyperscale data center would benefit local communities with construction jobs and broader tax revenue. Florida Daily, 2026-09-30. Florida Daily local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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90. Iowa News item

    Nebraska tribe: Proposed data center threatens water rights - Kiowa County Press. The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska opposes a potential Google data center in Salix, Iowa, citing threats to water rights tied to the Missouri River and Dakota Sandstone Aquifer. Kiowa County Press, 2026-09-30. Kiowa County Press local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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91. Iowa News item

    Center point considers rules for possible data center - KCRG. Center Point, Iowa drafts a data center ordinance covering power demand, cooling systems, and utility impact studies. KCRG, 2026-09-30. KCRG local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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92. Idaho News item

    Crapo Backs Bill Aimed at Shielding Idaho Ratepayers from Data Center Costs - Dailyfly News. U.S. Senate voted on Ratepayer Protection Act to shield customers from data center infrastructure costs; Idaho senator Crapo voted in favor. Dailyfly News, 2026-09-30. Dailyfly News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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93. Kentucky News item

    Kentuckians to get chance to voice concerns about data centers to state lawmakers - LEX 18 News. Kentucky Representative Adam Moore organized a public listening session on data center concerns, calling for state regulations and protection for ratepayers. LEX 18 News, 2026-09-30. LEX 18 News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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94. Louisiana News item

    Shreveport residents take fight against $6B Amazon data center to court - WGNO. Shreveport residents appealed district court dismissal to Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal challenging Amazon data center special use permit. WGNO, 2026-09-30. WGNO national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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95. Massachusetts News item

    Ratepayer Protection Act is a Start, But for Massachusetts, Clean Energy Can Help Keep Rising Energy Costs from Data Centers in Check - Third Way. Third Way policy memo discusses Massachusetts data center impact on electricity prices and the federal Ratepayer Protection Act as mitigation. Third Way, 2026-09-30. Third Way local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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96. Maine News item

    Senate blocks data center, stock trading bills ahead of November midterms - Spectrum News. Senate rejected the Ratepayer Protection Act, a federal bill requiring data centers to cover electricity costs, as Democrats said it lacked teeth. Spectrum News, 2026-09-30. Spectrum News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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97. Maine News item

    Ratepayer Protection Act is a Start, But for Maine, Clean Energy Can Help Keep Rising Energy Costs from Data Centers in Check - Third Way. Third Way analysis finds Maine's Ratepayer Protection Act encourages states to impose large load tariffs on data centers but does not supply additional energy to mitigate cost increases. Third Way, 2026-09-30. Third Way local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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98. Michigan News item

    Most elected officials skeptical of new data center proposals, per UM survey. University of Michigan survey shows most Michigan elected officials have hesitations about data center proposals, with stronger opposition in rural areas. Michigan Public, 2026-09-30. Michigan Public local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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99. Minnesota News item

    DataBank acquires leased data center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from Mapletree Industrial Trust. DataBank acquires Minneapolis data center it has leased since 2014 from Mapletree Industrial Trust for $9.81 million, closing in Q4 2026. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-09-30. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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100. North Dakota News item

     Lawmakers punt on data center concerns - Devil's Lake Daily Journal. North Dakota Legislature fails to pass data center regulations or NDA transparency requirements in special session. Devil's Lake Daily Journal, 2026-09-30. Devil's Lake Daily Journal local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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101. New Hampshire News item

     Full List of Democrats Opposing Bill to Lower Data Center Electricity Costs - newsweek.com. Senate Democrats blocked the Ratepayer Protection Act, a Republican bill requiring states to consider data center cost sharing for grid infrastructure. newsweek.com, 2026-09-30. newsweek.com national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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102. New Hampshire News item

     Voluntary ratepayer protection bill blocked in Senate again - Roll Call. US Senate blocks ratepayer protection bill again; cloture vote fails 57-43. Republicans call bill common sense; Democrats say it is toothless and voluntary. Roll Call, 2026-09-30. Roll Call local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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103. New Hampshire News item

     Opinion: Stop building more data centers. Bow resident and climate activist urges Congress to pass PRICE and Data Center Transparency Acts to regulate hyperscale data centers nationwide. Concord Monitor, 2026-09-30. Concord Monitor local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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104. New Jersey News item

     Warren County Commissioner Kern discusses data center planning at statewide environmental conference - wrnjradio.com. Warren County Commissioner Kern presents on data center development and local planning at New Jersey environmental conference; county distributed model ordinance to 22 municipalities in 2025. wrnjradio.com, 2026-09-30. wrnjradio.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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105. New Jersey News item

     Data Center On Site Power Brings Pollution Risks Closer to Home. New Jersey fined DataOne $1.07 million for operating 62 natural gas generators without permits, highlighting environmental compliance challenges from on site power generation at AI data centers. Data Center Knowledge, 2026-09-30. Data Center Knowledge trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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106. New Mexico News item

     Opinion: Project Jupiter can strengthen southern New Mexico while advancing U.S. AI - El Paso Matters. Project Jupiter in Santa Teresa, New Mexico is more than 25% complete and has created 3,600 construction jobs with 900 union members contributing and 1,500 ongoing jobs after construction. El Paso Matters, 2026-09-30. El Paso Matters local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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107. New Mexico News item

     Midterm Madness: Drought State Dem Accepts Data Center Cash - The Lever. New Mexico Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland accepted donations from data center developers while calling for a hyperscale data center moratorium. The Lever, 2026-09-30. The Lever local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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108. Nevada News item

     Concerns remain about data centers - The Ely Times. Nevada has 67 independently metered data center facilities in operation, under construction or planning, with 36 operational and 31 under construction or planned. The Ely Times, 2026-09-30. The Ely Times local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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109. Nevada News item

     VICTOR JOECKS: Ford’s data center duplicity. Nevada gubernatorial candidate Aaron Ford attacks Governor Lombardo over data center tax incentives while facing criticism for flip flopping on the issue. Las Vegas Review-Journal, 2026-09-30. Las Vegas Review-Journal local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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110. New York News item

     VIDEO , How to Stop Data Centers in Your Backyard and Beyond - Food & Water Watch. Food and Water Watch video discusses expert and organizer efforts to halt data center construction, citing East Fishkill's three year moratorium as a model. Food & Water Watch, 2026-09-30. Food & Water Watch local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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111. New York News item

     Chuck Schumer, Senate Dems block bill to address AI data center costs - New York Post. Senate blocks Ratepayer Protection Act 57-43 on September 30; Democrats split 4-39 in favor; House passed bill 417-3 on September 16. New York Post, 2026-09-30. New York Post national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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112. New York News item

     Data centers could be a payday for communities - qz.com. Article discusses community benefit agreements and energy procurement approaches as response to growing public opposition to data centers; states two thirds of Americans oppose data centers in their communities. qz.com, 2026-09-30. qz.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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113. Ohio News item

     Watch: Ohio's 3 candidates for governor weigh in on data centers, cost of living and more - 91.7 WVXU. Ohio gubernatorial candidates Amy Acton, Don Kissick and Vivek Ramaswamy state positions on data center regulation and moratoriums. 91.7 WVXU, 2026-09-30. 91.7 WVXU local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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114. Ohio News item

     Senate Democrats block Husted led bill on data centers, calling it ‘toothless’ - NBC News. Senate Democrats blocked Ratepayer Protection Act 57-43, voting to prevent federal standards on data center electricity and water costs for consumers. NBC News, 2026-09-30. NBC News national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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115. Ohio News item

     Senate Democrats block data center bill, calling it 'toothless' - upi.com. U.S. Senate Democrats blocked Ratepayer Protection Act, a federal data center bill; House passed it 417-3 but Senate cloture vote failed 57-43. upi.com, 2026-09-30. upi.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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116. Pennsylvania News item

     Residents turn down $10,000 checks to block AI data center - geekspin. NorthPoint Development offers $10,000 to each household in Hazle Township for permission to build a data center, a $45 million total package residents largely reject over noise and grid concerns. geekspin, 2026-09-30. geekspin national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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117. Pennsylvania News item

     From Coal to Compute: How Pennsylvania Is Rebuilding Power for AI Data Centers - Data Center Frontier. Aligned Data Centers broke ground on Project Phoenix, a 2 GW campus at former Bruce Mansfield coal site; Homer City plans 4.4 GW natural gas plant with AWS campus nearby. Data Center Frontier, 2026-09-30. Data Center Frontier trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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118. Pennsylvania News item

     "KRW 13 million per household if data center is approved"... Why residents oppose construction - 스포츠조선. NorthPoint Development offered Hazle Township residents $10,000 per household ($45 million total) plus community funding if data center project approved, but residents opposed citing property value and environmental concerns. 스포츠조선, 2026-09-30. 스포츠조선 local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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119. Pennsylvania News item

     Central Pa. residents raise concerns about growing data center development - WITF. Cumberland County residents hear expert and organizer insights on data center impacts and strategies for community opposition. WITF, 2026-09-30. WITF local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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120. Pennsylvania News item

     Republicans tee up bill on data centers for one of the final votes before the midterms. Senate Republicans advance bill requiring utility regulators to consider charging large power customers for grid upgrades, addressing voter concerns about data center impact on energy bills. The Philadelphia Inquirer, 2026-09-30. The Philadelphia Inquirer local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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121. Texas News item

     Tornado spotted between wind turbines in Claude, Texas - The Weather Channel. A tornado was spotted between wind turbines near a data center outside Claude in the Texas Panhandle during severe storms on Tuesday night with no damage reported. The Weather Channel, 2026-09-30. The Weather Channel local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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122. Texas News item

     Xcel Energy files large load tariff proposal in Texas - dailyenergyinsider.com. Xcel Energy files large load tariff proposal with Texas regulator to set terms protecting existing customers when serving data centers. dailyenergyinsider.com, 2026-09-30. dailyenergyinsider.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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123. Texas News item

     Meghan Griffiths Discusses Texas Data Center Power Procurement at Data Center World Power Conference - Jackson Walker LLP. Jackson Walker partner Meghan E. Griffiths spoke on a panel at the Data Center World Power Conference about how ERCOT's market structure shapes power buying by Texas data centers. Jackson Walker LLP, 2026-09-30. Jackson Walker LLP local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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124. Texas News item

     Talarico vs. Paxton: Different plans for Texas’ data center boom - FOX 7 Austin. Texas Senate candidates Paxton and Talarico unveil competing plans for data center regulation, both opposing taxpayer funding of industry infrastructure. FOX 7 Austin, 2026-09-30. FOX 7 Austin local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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125. Texas News item

     Talarico says data centers shouldn’t be ‘running over’ Texas communities and local governments - Houston Public Media. Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico says data centers should not be allowed to contribute to Texas affordability crisis without local community consent. Houston Public Media, 2026-09-30. Houston Public Media local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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126. Texas News item

     Is Xcel Energy (XEL) Trading At A Discount Following Its Texas Large Load Tariff Filing? - simplywall.st. Xcel Energy filed a large load tariff proposal with Texas utility commission to serve data centers while protecting existing customers from bill increases. simplywall.st, 2026-09-30. simplywall.st local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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127. US News item

     Strong natural gas production, supplies could ease pressure on winter heating bills - Fox Business. Natural Gas Supply Association forecasts record U.S. gas production and projects data center demand as a structural driver of winter power sector growth. Fox Business, 2026-09-30. Fox Business national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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128. US News item

     Data Center Development Is Booming in States That Voted For Trump - Distilled | Michael Thomas. Analysis shows 92 percent of US data center construction outside Virginia is in Trump won states, driven by permitting speed, electricity costs, and population density shifts. Distilled | Michael Thomas, 2026-09-30. Distilled | Michael Thomas local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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129. US News item

     America is planning more AI datacenters than its chip supply can fill. Satellite analysis shows US data center deployment reaching 16-18 GW in 2026, with low 20s GW ceiling in 2027; advanced chip packaging capacity constrains 2027 expansion. The Register, 2026-09-30. The Register trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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130. Utah News item

     Data Center Revolt bus tour stops in Box Elder County amid data center backlash. Humans First grassroots movement bus tour reaches Box Elder County to oppose Stratos data center; BEAR lawsuit seeks referendum on project; 180 day moratorium in effect. Fox 13 Salt Lake City, 2026-09-30. Fox 13 Salt Lake City local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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131. Utah News item

     ‘Ineffectual participation trophy’: Senate Democrats reject bill to shield taxpayers from cost of data centers. Senate Democrats blocked Ratepayer Protection Act with 57-43 procedural vote, falling short of 60 votes needed; bill would shield taxpayers from data center grid upgrade costs. Deseret News, 2026-09-30. Deseret News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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132. Utah News item

     Senate unveils bipartisan deal tackling energy and data centers , but wind and solar questions remain. Bipartisan Senate group releases 417 page permitting reform framework addressing data center costs, transmission power lines, and environmental review deadlines; vote expected after midterm elections. Deseret News, 2026-09-30. Deseret News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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133. Utah News item

     Nuclear powered AI data center proposed on state and federal land in central eastern Utah. Valar Atomics Project Beehive data center lease approved for 640 acres of Utah state land in Carbon County; includes 456 reactors producing 9.6 gigawatts. KSL, 2026-09-30. KSL local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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134. Utah News item

     Senate blocks bill to address data center costs. U.S. Senate blocked the Ratepayer Protection Act 57-43, which would have required state utility regulators to assess whether large electricity users including data centers bear incremental infrastructure costs. KSL, 2026-09-30. KSL local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

     UT

135. Utah News item

     A startup wants to build a massive nuclear powered data center on public land in Utah. Valar Atomics plans Project Beehive, data centers powered by some 456 small nuclear reactors producing around 9.6 gigawatts, on more than 9,000 acres of federal land near Price, Utah. NPR, 2026-09-30. NPR national outlet Also reported by KUER local outlet , Construction Review local outlet (3 reports). (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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136. Virginia News item

     LG’s $64M Virginia factory will make data center chillers - Virginia Business. LG Electronics will invest $63.9M in industrial HVAC chiller manufacturing plant in Virginia, creating 164 jobs and starting production in first half 2027. Virginia Business, 2026-09-30. Virginia Business local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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137. Virginia News item

     Grayson County confirms $11 billion data center planned for Wildwood Commerce Park - WDBJ7. Grayson County publicly confirmed an $11 billion data center project planned for Wildwood Commerce Park in neighboring Carroll County, known as Project Lightning. WDBJ7, 2026-09-30. WDBJ7 local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

     VA

138. Virginia News item

     Grayson County Board of Supervisors announce potential development of data center complex - wsls.com. Grayson County Board of Supervisors announces extension of Wildwood Park partnership with City of Galax and Carroll County. wsls.com, 2026-09-30. wsls.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

     VA

139. Virginia News item

     Hampton Roads localities ponder data center development - Virginia Business. Hampton Roads localities Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Suffolk adopt moratoriums or eliminate by right data center development; Virginia Beach imposes 12 month moratorium. Virginia Business, 2026-09-30. Virginia Business local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

     VA

140. Virginia News item

     MD, VA Governors Work Toward Data Center Regulation - Inside Towers. Maryland Governor signs executive order establishing statewide data center review process; Virginia Governor unveils regulatory framework. Inside Towers, 2026-09-30. Inside Towers local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

     VA

141. Virginia News item

     Orange County applauded on vote that could impact data center and housing project - WJLA. Orange County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to find that zoning district for Wilderness Crossing was not established in accordance with Virginia law, affecting proposed data centers and housing. WJLA, 2026-09-30. WJLA local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

     VA

142. Virginia News item

     Suffolk planners back data center ban - The Suffolk News-Herald. Suffolk Planning Commission unanimously recommended a citywide ban on standalone data centers, with City Council vote scheduled for October 21. The Suffolk News-Herald, 2026-09-30. The Suffolk News-Herald local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

     VA

143. Washington News item

     Schumer preaches affordability in Dem midterm pitch while sabotaging GOP fixes for soaring costs - Fox News. Senate Democrats poised to block Republican data center bill on electricity costs for large load customers as midterm affordability messaging becomes central campaign issue. Fox News, 2026-09-30. Fox News national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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144. Wisconsin News item

     Report: Wisconsin could make up taxes lost to data center incentives - Civic Media. Wisconsin Policy Forum report says state lost $1.5 billion in sales tax revenue from data center construction 2024-28, forgoing $369 million annually from operations. Civic Media, 2026-09-30. Civic Media primary source (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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145. Wisconsin News item

     Milwaukee gives early OK to data center development pause - The Daily Reporter. Milwaukee Plan Commission unanimously approved a proposed ordinance to pause data center development for one year or until zoning code changes. The Daily Reporter, 2026-09-30. The Daily Reporter local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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146. Wisconsin News item

     What are data centers and why are they popping up in Wisconsin? - Up North News. Article explains what data centers are, why they locate in Wisconsin, their environmental impacts, and public opposition. Up North News, 2026-09-30. Up North News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

     WI

147. Wisconsin News item

     Rally in RF demands end to data center tax exemption - Pierce County Journal. Wisconsin residents rally against data center tax exemption, calling for end to sales and use tax exemption for qualified data centers. Pierce County Journal, 2026-09-30. Pierce County Journal local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

     WI

148. Wisconsin News item

     Oracle (ORCL) Data Center Delay Risk Emerges At 1.3 GW Wisconsin Project - simplywall.st. Oracle's 1.3 GW Port Washington Wisconsin data center faces material delay risk from restarted power grid approval process. simplywall.st, 2026-09-30. simplywall.st local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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149. Wisconsin News item

     Aterio Flags Delay Risk at Oracle's Wisconsin Data Center - GuruFocus. Aterio assessment flags material delay risk at Oracle's 1.3 GW Wisconsin data center due to power approval restart. GuruFocus, 2026-09-30. GuruFocus local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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150. Wisconsin News item

     Oracle Shares Fall 1.8% After Report Flags Potential Wisconsin AI Data Centre Delays - Yahoo Finance. Oracle's Wisconsin data center campus faces potential delays; power approval process restarted by regulators. Yahoo Finance, 2026-09-30. Yahoo Finance national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

     WIvantage-port-washington-data-center-wi

151. Wisconsin News item

     Charlie Berens launches "Build Wisconsin Better" - WTMJ. Wisconsin comedian Charlie Berens launched nonpartisan advocacy organization Build Wisconsin Better to help communities navigate proposed hyperscale data centers and Big Tech developments. WTMJ, 2026-09-30. WTMJ local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

     WI

152. Wisconsin News item

     Construction industry drives Wisconsin job growth amid data center developments. Wisconsin construction jobs grew 10,500 in one year, with data center projects in Mount Pleasant, Port Washington and Beaver Dam driving over half of that growth. Wisconsin Public Radio, 2026-09-30. Wisconsin Public Radio local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

     WI

153. West Virginia News item

     Resolution sets rules for hyperscale data center project in Putnam County - wchstv.com. Putnam County passed a resolution unanimously setting rules for a hyperscale AI data center project. wchstv.com, 2026-09-30. wchstv.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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154. West Virginia News item

     Putnam County commissioners sign data center resolution - WOWK 13 News. Putnam County commissioners adopted a nonbinding resolution establishing expectations for hyperscale data center developers including utility funding, nuisance mitigation, and permitting compliance. WOWK 13 News, 2026-09-30. WOWK 13 News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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155. West Virginia News item

     Putnam County Commission approves data center resolution; developers must comply with county rules going forward - WCHS Network. Putnam County Commission adopted nonbinding resolution requiring hyperscale data center developers to fund utility upgrades, protect water resources, and mitigate noise and light pollution. WCHS Network, 2026-09-30. WCHS Network local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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156. West Virginia News item

     Resolution sets rules on hyperscale data center project in Putnam County - WCHS. Putnam County Commission adopted resolution setting rules for hyperscale data center projects, requiring developers to pay for utilities and mitigate nuisances. WCHS, 2026-09-30. WCHS local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

     WV

157. Wyoming News item

     Cheyenne resident asks court to overturn Microsoft annexation, nullify council’s petition review - WyomingNews.com. Cheyenne resident filed court petitions to overturn Microsoft data center annexation and nullify council's judicial review decision on referendum petition. WyomingNews.com, 2026-09-30. WyomingNews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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