Government
Officials in office, lawmakers, regulators, public agencies and courts, federal, state, tribal and local.
1,405 statements from 653 speakers in 55 states and provinces, January 1, 2003 to October 4, 2026. Each appears as said, with the date and the source. No verdict is attached.
Quoted most
- Donald Trump 37
- Greg Abbott 33
- Spencer Cox 26
- Suhas Subramanyam 23
- Wes Moore 21
- Josh Shapiro 18
- Kelly Ayotte 15
- Abigail Spanberger 13
- Jon Husted 11
- Jeremy Harrison 11
- Ken Paxton 11
- Tommy Tuberville 11
Every statement, by speaker
Donald Trump
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Trump said data centers 'benefit local communities' and that turning them off would send them to China during a campaign rally in Ohio on October 3, 2026
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President Trump said data centers in Ohio will relocate to China if blocked
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Trump defended data centers powering AI projects during a campaign rally in Ohio in support of Republican Senate candidate Jon Husted against Democrat Sherrod Brown
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Trump pledged to sign the Ratepayer Protection Act into law within 24 hours if Republicans prevail
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President Trump said data centers should not be turned off because they will relocate to China
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Trump administration taking historic action to make sure data centers benefit local communities
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Trump begins a 32 day campaign blitz in Texas and Oklahoma to support Republican candidates
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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
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President Trump reiterated support for rapid expansion of data centers
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President Donald Trump said towns that reject data centers risk becoming backwards and poor
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President Trump stated in social media that opposition to AI data centers and calls to curtail AI development constitute a sick conspiracy.
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President Trump views data centers and artificial intelligence expansion as vital to U.S. economic growth and global competitiveness
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Donald Trump said communities opposing data centers want to become backwards and poor
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Trump has warned about over regulation and local resistance that could cause America to lose ground to China
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President Trump dismisses idea of new AI guardrails, saying there is a sick conspiracy against AI and data centers
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Trump stated there is a sick conspiracy going on against AI and data centers and that China is the only one happy about it
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Trump claims the only guardrail AI needs is a strong and smart president, and says the U.S. has that
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Trump said the administration has already stopped Anthropic from doing bad or potentially bad things
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Trump posted on social media that AI taking over the world and destroying humanity is a hoax
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Trump said his presence in the Oval Office should assuage fears about AI and that AI risks are a hoax
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Trump said concerns about AI are only because the United States is leading and to not kill the Golden Goose
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Trump criticized communities for pushing back against data center projects, warning that those who reject them risk becoming backwards and poor
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President Trump issued an executive order trying to make it easier to build data centers but also promoted a bill to protect people from having data center power bill increases
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President Donald Trump posted on August 31 that communities should want data centers for economic success and jobs
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Trump posted on social media expressing his support for data center development across the United States, stating the only reason communities should not want data centers is if they want to be backwards and poor
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Trump wrote, 'If they want to be successful and rich, with far lower taxes and jobs all over the place, let Data Reign' and warned that if we kill the Golden Goose, China will benefit
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Trump has acknowledged data centers need public relations help
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Trump called Gov. Abbott's decision to pause data center development a mistake
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President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social saying data centers will serve economic self interest and national security, telling supporters to 'let Data Reign' or risk being 'backwards and poor'
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President Donald Trump argued on Truth Social that communities rejecting data centers would end up being backwards and poor
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Trump warned that if Americans 'kill the Golden Goose' on data centers, 'you will have only yourselves to blame' and that China is happy about anti data center sentiment
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President Donald Trump, data centers have become a ready proxy for economic grievances held by voters who believe industry driven wealth is corrupting communities and politics
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President Donald Trump argued that communities should embrace data centers and warned that widespread opposition could put the United States at a competitive disadvantage with China
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Trump wrote on Truth Social on Aug. 31, 2026: 'The only reason that communities throughout the U.S.A. should not want Data Centers is if they want to end up being backwards and poor.'
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President Donald Trump said if he were a mayor or governor with a chance to land a big data center he would absolutely want it because the jobs and taxes paid are enormous
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President Trump said in an interview that communities that do not take a data center are making a mistake.
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President Trump said data centers bring enormous jobs and enormous tax payments
Greg Abbott
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Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas is slowing data center development while the state gathers more information about water use, power demand and permits
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Abbott signaled push to eliminate remaining financial incentives for data center industry in next legislative session
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Gov. Abbott declared Texas the 'epicenter of AI development' and announced three massive data center projects in the state, sitting beside Google CEO Sundar Pichai
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In June, Abbott declared he is 'pushing back against these AI data centers that are trying to build in our neighborhoods' at a campaign stop in Bullard, Texas
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Gov. Abbott said he wants to give residents power to decide whether a data center can come to their community
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Abbott says data centers must pay their own way, protect the grid and water, and complete audits
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Gov. Greg Abbott said during a campaign stop in Gainesville that Texas needs to rein in the data center industry and has added state oversight of new projects.
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Abbott reversed his prior support for data center development in Texas, citing local community concerns.
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Abbott said he would aim to phase out any economic incentives for data center projects and will work with the Texas Legislature to make that happen
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Abbott wants state lawmakers to eliminate tax incentives for data centers when they return to Austin next year
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Ten months ago Abbott said he wanted Texas to be the epicenter of AI development during a Google data center investment event.
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Greg Abbott, Texas Governor, said the necessity to rein in the data center industry that was completely out of control
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Data centers must not use water needed by local communities, must report electricity and water usage, and must abide by setback requirements
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Abbott plans to work with lawmakers to eliminate tax breaks for data centers
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Governor Abbott directed that projects failing to meet audit requirements could be denied grid access entirely
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Fewer than 10% of data center companies responded to a state request for information needed to forecast future electricity demand, according to Governor Abbott
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Governor Greg Abbott in Texas called for pause to new data center construction
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Gov. Abbott issued a directive to the Texas Water Development Board to penalize data centers that don't comply with state water laws
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Data centers appear to have committed civil and criminal violations by failing to provide water usage information
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TWDB is in charge of developing a state water plan to meet the needs of Texas
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Gov. Greg Abbott previously promised to make Texas a hub for data center developments
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Governor Abbott directs TWDB to penalize major water users, including data centers, for failure to comply with water use reporting requirements.
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Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state regulators to conduct a comprehensive audit of all data centers advancing through the interconnection process before any additional projects are approved
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Gov. Greg Abbott has changed position on data centers and taken legislative recommendations and steps
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott halted new data center connections to the state's power grid pending a comprehensive regulatory audit
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott said his data center pivot was driven by legitimate concerns from Texans, not Chinese propaganda
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Gov. Greg Abbott recently endorsed an 'audit' of data center development while Texas studies their impact
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Abbott told ABC News gaining support of people in local communities is essential for data center development
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Gov. Greg Abbott said technology companies that develop data centers dug their own grave when they failed to win the support of local communities
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Abbott previously called Texas the epicenter of AI development after Google announced a 40 billion dollar investment
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In June 2026, Abbott declared he is 'pushing back against these AI data centers that are trying to build in our neighborhoods'
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Gov. Greg Abbott announced three massive data center projects in Texas in November 2025 alongside Google CEO Sundar Pichai
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By August 18, Abbott said about 20 companies agreed to comply with his standards
Spencer Cox
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Gov. Spencer Cox has called on the federal government to create more regulatory policy on AI, though the state is considering creating additional legislation itself
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Cox criticized MIDA for mission creep in approving large development projects beyond military initiatives
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Spencer Cox criticized the Utah Military Installation Development Authority approval of the Stratos data center
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Cox said he would support legislation to regulate how much heat comes from data centers
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Gov. Cox supports major reforms to the Utah Military Installation Development Authority (MIDA)
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Cox said he would support legislation requiring data centers to install only closed loop systems that use less water
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Cox said people need an opportunity to weigh in on data center development and local communities need a better opportunity
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Gov. Cox said MIDA has had mission creep and needs major reform
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Cox advocated for changes to MIDA including more involvement from the governor's office
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Cox said he has no problem whatsoever supporting expanded legislation to include closed loop systems that are more water efficient
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Cox said he proposed changes to MIDA nearly two years ago in 2025 but they never passed
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Cox said he would be open to requiring all future data center proposals to use closed loop cooling
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Cox stated MIDA has seen mission creep from its initial responsibilities and goals
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Cox said he is supportive of major reform to MIDA and will push for that reform
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Cox said the Stratos Project in Box Elder County experienced incredible public pushback earlier this year
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Governor Cox said his office should 'play a bigger role' in weighing data center projects
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Cox is looking for elected officials to have more of a say in what happens with MIDA projects than they have had in the past
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Governor Cox committed to slowing down data center permits and requiring careful evaluation of environmental impacts
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Governor Spencer Cox said the Stratos Project will never be powered solely by natural gas; future phases should use nuclear, geothermal, and solar power
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Governor Cox said future decisions like this should involve his office and the Legislature
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Governor Spencer Cox acknowledged that the rollout of the controversial Stratos data center project in Box Elder County was not handled well
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Governor Spencer Cox stated taking time does not make things better or safer
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Governor Spencer Cox directed the Department of Natural Resources to ensure environmentally sensitive cooling technology is used
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Governor Spencer Cox acknowledged that project opponents have 'real concerns' after initially dismissing their criticism
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Governor Cox stated that concerns about water and power use contain incorrect information and the state will not allow centers to take all power or increase utility rates.
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Governor Cox stated the project is built for this use, is right next to a natural gas pipeline so they can build their own energy, and is not next to somebody's house.
Suhas Subramanyam
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Subramanyam's Data Center Fair Share Act directs states to develop a tariff on data centers and other large load users to pay for energy infrastructure, with loss of federal highway funds if a state fails to adopt a tariff
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U.S. Rep. Subramanyam introduced the Responsible Data Center Siting Act, directing federal government to create comprehensive guidelines for siting data centers to protect residents and environment.
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U.S. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam and U.S. Sen. Mark Warner introduced bills to create standards for siting data centers, amplify transparency about power and water use, and protect communities from international threats
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Warner and Subramanyam pitched bills requiring data centers to publicly disclose information about energy and water use, emissions, backup generation and other environmental impacts
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Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, Democratic representative from Virginia's 10th district, introduced four pieces of legislation to address data center impacts.
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The Responsible Data Center Siting Act would direct the Department of Energy to develop national best practices for deciding where data centers should be built
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State utility regulators would have one year after enactment to begin considering the standard and two years to complete consideration
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The measure ties implementation to federal highway money by directing the U.S. transportation secretary to withhold funds from states that have not implemented the large load standard
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The Data Center Fair Share Act would require utilities to recover full cost of generation, transmission, and distribution upgrades from nonresidential electricity customers with combined peak demand of at least 100 megawatts at a single site or campus
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Data Center Fair Share Act requires data centers and other large energy users to pay the full cost of grid and generation upgrades needed to serve them
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Rep. Subramanyam introduced bills directing government agencies to create official standards for measuring data center energy and water use
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Residents report utility bills doubling due to data center infrastructure demands
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Four bills include Responsible Data Center Siting Act, Data Center Fair Share Act, Data Infrastructure Energy Measurement and Standards Act, and Data Infrastructure Risk Reduction Act
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Rep. Suhas Subramanyam introduced The Responsible Data Center Siting Act to direct the secretary of energy to establish best practices for locating new data centers
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Rep. Suhas Subramanyam introduced the Data Infrastructure Energy Measurement and Standards Act directing NIST to develop technical standards for measuring data center energy and water use
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Rep. Suhas Subramanyam introduced the Data Infrastructure Risk Reduction Act to require development of a strategy to protect communities living around data infrastructure from adversaries
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Rep. Suhas Subramanyam's package of four bills focuses on the projects' energy costs, national security risks and impact on residents' quality of life
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Rep. Suhas Subramanyam introduced the Data Center Fair Share Act requiring data centers to pay the full cost of grid and generation upgrades
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Congressman Suhas Subramanyam introduced a four bill national plan to regulate data center expansion
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Subramanyam's district includes portions of Northern Virginia where data center development has become a prominent economic and community issue
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Proposal would keep data centers and new power lines away from homes, schools and historic parks
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Rep. Subramanyam proposed plan to require large data centers to cover costs of power grid updates
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Proposal would require large facilities to cover costs of security upgrades around facilities and infrastructure
Wes Moore
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Moore called on state lawmakers to repeal a law passed in 2020 which gave data centers certain tax exemptions.
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Moore said he would approve statewide data center moratorium if presented with one, less than a week before the executive order signing
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The state plans to create a public dashboard for transparency that will display proposed data center projects, including water and electricity consumption.
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Governor Wes Moore said he would sign a data center moratorium if state lawmakers passed one, though the executive order stops short of a moratorium
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Governor Moore will ask the General Assembly next session to repeal Maryland's data center sales and use tax exemption enacted in 2020.
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Governor Wes Moore quoted on executive order and data center regulation.
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Gov. Moore plans to advocate for repeal of the state tax exemption for data centers, established in 2020, during the next legislative session beginning in January.
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Gov. Moore said he would work with state lawmakers in the coming legislative session to repeal the existing state tax exemption for data centers, established in 2020.
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Data centers must hire locally, pay well, and enter partnerships with labor unions according to the executive order.
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Maryland Data Center Task Force will include members from Maryland Energy Administration, Departments of Commerce, Labor, Environment, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Planning
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Governor Moore has not called for a statewide moratorium on data centers but said he would sign legislation if General Assembly sent him a moratorium bill.
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Gov. Moore indicated in a recent interview with Punchbowl News that if a statewide moratorium bill landed on his desk next year, he would sign it.
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The executive order does not impose a statewide moratorium on building data centers.
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Moore called on data center operators to provide their own energy resources and comply with environmental standards
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Maryland Governor Wes Moore said he would sign a bill imposing a statewide moratorium on data center development if it reaches his desk in 2027
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Gov. Wes Moore said he would sign a statewide data center moratorium as the state faces local pressure to restrict artificial intelligence buildout
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Governor Moore stated data centers must bear own energy costs and infrastructure improvements
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Gov. Wes Moore said data center developers should provide their own energy, finance infrastructure improvements, use local union labor, comply with environmental regulations, and local jurisdictions should retain ability to reject projects.
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Moore said Virginia has the largest concentration of data centers in the world and Maryland should not replicate Virginia's approach.
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Gov. Wes Moore said when asked about supporting a ban: 'I'll work with the legislature to see exactly where we go with this. But I've been very clear about where my guidelines are.'
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Gov. Wes Moore vetoed original study bill in 2025 citing cost and labor concerns
Josh Shapiro
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Governor Josh Shapiro has evolved his stance on data centers after once seeking to make it easier for projects to call Pennsylvania home
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro shifted from supporting data centers to favoring stricter regulation and community protection
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro headlined a July 2025 summit celebrating 90 billion dollars in data center and AI infrastructure investment
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Josh Shapiro called for strict guardrails on the development and use of advanced technology and signed an executive order imposing tight requirements and restrictions on data centers in Pennsylvania.
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Executive order requires growing percentage of data center energy from clean firm resources, starting at 10 percent and climbing to 32 percent by 2035
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Governor Josh Shapiro signed executive order on data centers on August 18, 2026, prohibiting non disclosure agreements and removing permit fast tracking
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Governor Shapiro rejected moratorium, saying 'we figured it out' regarding data center regulation
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro shifted his stance from generally supporting data centers to placing restrictions after Republican opposition criticism, recently signing an executive order imposing new rules
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Governor Josh Shapiro mentioned his visit to Archbald ahead of signing an executive order reining in large scale data center development
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Gov. Shapiro said: I will not allow Pennsylvanians to be bullied by greedy developers and bulldozed by the lawyers working for these big tech companies
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Governor Shapiro branded more than 100 Pennsylvania data center proposals as mostly speculative
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Developers must bring their own power and pay related electricity expenses
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Gov. Josh Shapiro characterized data center developers as predatory
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Developers must use increasingly clean power sources
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Developers must hire locally and offer robust community benefits agreement
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Gov. Josh Shapiro reversed course on data centers in August, characterizing most proposals as speculative.
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Governor Shapiro announced Amazon's $20 billion Pennsylvania investment including two data center campuses in Luzerne and Bucks Counties
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Shapiro has begun softening his position on data centers, going from consulting with Amazon and the industry to draft incentives to vowing executive actions to curb projects in communities that oppose them
Kelly Ayotte
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Governor Kelly Ayotte said this summer she supports moratorium after public opposition to data center proposals increase statewide
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Governor Kelly Ayotte has proposed a statewide data center moratorium, citing insufficient state energy resources.
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Gov. Ayotte stated she wants to reduce energy prices and that data centers would raise energy costs
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Ayotte responded to concerns about potential artificial intelligence data center in Bow saying she cannot support that
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Governor Ayotte stated the moratorium is because 'we don't have the energy to do it' and she wants to bring electric prices down, not up.
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During moratorium period, state should study impacts including water draw and noise from data centers
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Ayotte said energy supply is not there and state does not want energy costs to go up
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Ayotte said even if one town wants data center it affects everyone's energy rates
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Ayotte said data centers take tremendous amount of energy and this is not sustainable in New Hampshire or New England for energy costs
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Governor Kelly Ayotte stated in response to Bow proposal that she will advocate for towns to decide what is best for them but thinks it is best to institute a moratorium because too many unknowns surround data centers
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Governor Kelly Ayotte told News 9 on Wednesday that she will include a data center moratorium in upcoming budget in House Bill 2
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Ayotte said she spoke with executives of ISO New England which manages regional power transmission system before firming up moratorium opinion
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New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte stated I support a moratorium on data center construction in New Hampshire because too many unknowns surround these facilities
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Gov. Kelly Ayotte said the head of ISO New England told her that New England can only maybe get one data center of not massive size without jacking up energy prices on people
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Gov. Kelly Ayotte stated it does not make sense to site a data center in New Hampshire because the state does not have the energy for it and it is not an appropriate location
Abigail Spanberger
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Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced a new framework to regulate data centers seeking to review noise regulations and backup power generators and establish guidelines for grid reliability
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Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger calls on Congress for federal AI rules addressing workforce impacts, data privacy and resource use for data centers.
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Governor Spanberger launching AI Task Force to tackle risks from rapid AI development
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Spanberger said wealthy companies should cover the full cost of infrastructure built solely to serve their operations
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Virginia Department of Environmental Quality given 180 day timeline to develop proposals on regulations for data center noise and emissions from backup generation.
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Spanberger said the industry has been rapidly expanding in the last few years without a clear or coordinated plan to address impacts on Virginians.
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Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger unveiled a Data Center Accountability Framework that includes an executive order banning non disclosure agreements between data center projects and state officials or agencies.
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Governor Spanberger said Virginia's Data Center Accountability Framework is the most comprehensive and aggressive data center accountability effort in the country.
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The Framework bans non disclosure agreements for commercial projects and requires community benefits agreements.
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The Framework includes five core requirements: Increasing Transparency, Strengthening Environmental Protections, Lowering Energy Costs, Bolstering our Clean Energy Economy, and Delivering a Better Deal for Virginia Workers.
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Virginia legislative priorities for 2027 include eliminating by right approval and requiring local approval of any data center using more than 25 megawatts of power.
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The Framework requires local permit approvals for any data center above 25 megawatts.
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Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced a Data Center Accountability Framework aimed at increasing oversight of the data center industry
Jon Husted
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Jon Husted, U.S. Senator, supports data center development and the Ratepayer Protection Act to regulate developers
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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.
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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
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Senator Jon Husted, R Ohio, pushing legislation aimed at shielding electricity customers from data center costs as late boost in Senate race.
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Jon Husted said that artificial intelligence and data centers were crucial to America's economic superiority because they drive innovation, support high tech industries, and help analyze vast data essential for global competitiveness
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Jon Husted defended tax incentives for Google's New Albany data center, saying economic benefits would outweigh the incentives
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Jon Husted, U.S. Senator from Ohio, expressed disappointment at missed opportunity to address data center electricity costs before midterm elections
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Sen. Jon Husted, as lieutenant governor, championed Ohio data center tax breaks passed a decade ago and led ribbon cutting ceremonies for new facilities
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Jon Husted introduced the Ratepayer Protection Act in July 2026, requiring states to consider standards for connecting large electricity users, including data centers, to the electric grid
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Sen. Jon Husted of Ohio reversed his position from praising data center projects as establishing Ohio as an important tech hub to saying he is trying to protect Americans from having to foot the bill for data centers
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Sen. Jon Husted introduced a Senate bill to stop average Americans from paying for data center energy costs
Jeremy Harrison
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Jeremy Harrison, Saskatchewan's minister of Crown Investments Corporation, stated the Bell AI data centre expansion will reach 1.2 gigawatts of capacity and more than $50 billion in capital investment.
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Harrison stated Saskatchewan did not subsidize or incentivize the Bell project; it was chosen because Saskatchewan is the best place in the country to do business.
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Harrison stated the expansion project meets the criteria of the data centre framework that Saskatchewan released earlier.
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Harrison stated the project will not increase power costs for Saskatchewan residents and actually puts downward pressure on rates because SaskPower receives significant revenue from the industrial power rate for the first 300 megawatts.
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Harrison stated the next 900 megawatts will be produced by Bell with their partners behind the fence, so to speak, with no impact on rates.
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Jeremy Harrison said government wants infrastructure supporting AI built in Canada and governed by Canadian laws
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Minister Jeremy Harrison stated: The reality is that AI is here, and it will play a significant role in our lives and our economy
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Harrison said he believes there is broad support for the direction government is moving in
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Minister Harrison responded that government has heard feedback from public and worked closely with Chambers of Commerce, municipal governments, SARM and SUMA in formulation of framework
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Minister Jeremy Harrison said framework benchmark for jobs would be three to five jobs per megawatt hour of power allocation based on Bell project
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Jeremy Harrison, minister, states that any further data centre or AI infrastructure investment will require companies to bring their own power and produce it at their own cost
Ken Paxton
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Paxton held at least 10,000 shares of Servergy stock in 2012 and 2013 when he voted for data center tax breaks
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Paxton's office filed an amicus brief supporting Sulphur Springs in its fight to build a massive data center last November
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In 2013, Paxton voted for tax exemptions providing tax breaks for Texas based data centers
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Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate, holds up to $6.8 million in mutual funds invested in data center or AI companies
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Paxton was issued 100,000 shares of Servergy stock as compensation for recruiting investors
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released a data center plan that mirrors Abbott's tougher posture, including limits near neighborhoods and requirements that companies pay for their own power infrastructure
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Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General, announced plan to address data center concerns
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Paxton supports Gov. Abbott's initiatives including repealing sales tax exemptions for data centers
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Paxton proposes legislation to prohibit Chinese technology in data centers and American infrastructure
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Paxton proposes legislation to hold data centers criminally liable if they use AI chatbots to undermine children's safety
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Paxton co sponsors the DATA Act to speed up energy projects by removing federal red tape
Tommy Tuberville
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Tuberville cosponsored the Senate version of the Ratepayer Protection Act, which would require states to consider standards making data centers drawing 100 MW or more pay the full cost of power plants, transmission lines and grid upgrades built to serve them
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Tuberville pledged a four year rate freeze if elected governor
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Tommy Tuberville opposes one year moratorium on new data centers proposed by opponent Doug Jones
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Sen. Tommy Tuberville co sponsored the Ratepayer Protection Act requiring states to establish standards for utility commission decisions when connecting large electricity users of 100 megawatts or more to the grid.
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U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville said data centers can be built in Alabama without raising power bills for residents
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Tuberville wants data centers to pay full price for water and electric infrastructure and replace power and water capacity they take
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Tuberville proposes letting communities decide whether they want a data center and extending Alabama Power rate freeze past 2024
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Tuberville proposes placing data centers in Alabama's highest property tax bracket
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Tommy Tuberville outlines new data center approach as opposition to facilities mounts
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Tommy Tuberville, U.S. Senator and Republican gubernatorial nominee, supports data center development
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Sen. Tommy Tuberville says data centers could bring significant economic benefits, particularly to rural communities
Debbie Dingell
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U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, D Ann Arbor, released a proposed federal data center Bill of Rights outlining protections for large scale projects
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Framework calls for residential electric, gas and water customers to be protected from data center related rate increases for the life of a facility
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Framework calls for data centers to pay infrastructure costs tied to development, including energy generation, transmission and distribution, water, roads and environmental impacts
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Dingell said the project warrants additional scrutiny due to site's environmental history and asked for details on remaining contamination, monitoring, restrictions, permits and cleanup responsibility
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Dingell demanded EPA and Michigan EGLE establish current environmental status of Textile Road site and clarify regulatory responsibility
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Dingell called for state and federal rules governing large computing facilities including protections for utility customers, public reporting of water and electricity demand, environmental reviews and enforceable community benefit agreements
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Dingell questioned promised $300 million contribution from Los Alamos and whether federal money has been appropriated or federally committed
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U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell expressed opposition to University of Michigan's proposed data center with Los Alamos National Laboratory at Textile Road site in Ypsilanti Township
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Dingell called for University and Los Alamos to disclose details of their agreement and federal funding commitments for a project involving more than one billion dollars
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Rep. Dingell opposes building the Los Alamos research computing center at the Textile Road site in Ypsilanti Township
Jim Pillen
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Governor Jim Pillen said he generally opposes moratoriums, preferring that decisions be made on a case by case basis for individual communities and projects.
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Governor Jim Pillen said Nebraska needs to protect water supplies, protect ratepayers, and should not give data center tax credits.
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Governor Pillen said the task force will help evaluate the impact of data centers on Nebraska's water resources, power grids and local infrastructure
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Governor Pillen said the task force will ensure county officials have necessary tools, zoning guidelines and policy frameworks to manage data center growth effectively
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Task force membership includes 17 officials including executives from Berkshire Hathaway Energy, Tenaska, OPPD, NPPD, Lincoln Electric System, and county commissioners from multiple jurisdictions
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Pillen stated task force must balance economic development with protecting state resources including land, electricity and water
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Gov. Pillen said data centers should not receive tax incentives and the state should attract givers not takers
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Gov. Jim Pillen said Nebraska is appealing because of available land, low electrical rates and abundant water, but has also provided tax incentives to data centers
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The executive order will create a task force to propose safeguards to protect the state's natural resources from data center use
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Gov. Pillen said the executive order will suspend state tax incentives for large scale data centers
Jeff Jackson
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Jeff Jackson, North Carolina Attorney General, is pushing for creation of separate data center rate class for Duke Energy customers beyond state utility regulators' proposal
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Jackson proposed that Duke Energy make energy load forecasts every 90 days instead of every six months
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Jeff Jackson, NC Attorney General, calls on state regulators to establish distinct utility rate class for Duke Energy data centers to prevent costs shifting to residential customers
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Jackson states Duke Energy onboarding unprecedented number of data centers without clear plan to protect ratepayers
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Jackson requested that Duke Energy pause new natural gas plant development to allow stakeholders to evaluate load forecast
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Jackson proposes separate rate class for Duke Energy data centers to ensure equal treatment and prevent cost shifting to residential customers
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Jackson proposed that Duke Energy submit regular reports about agreements with large energy users that differ from standard templates
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Jackson recommends pausing development of new natural gas plants to allow full evaluation of Duke Energy's last minute updates
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Jackson calls for Utilities Commission to require Duke Energy to make voluntary pledge on data center costs legally binding
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Governor Josh Stein and Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued a joint call for Duke Energy to make its federal Ratepayer Protection Pledge legally binding through a state agreement with the Utilities Commission.
Martin Heinrich
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Martin Heinrich said Ratepayer Protection Act does not require data centers to pay full cost of grid upgrades and relies on voluntary pledges.
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Martin Heinrich stated the framework ascribes incremental grid upgrade costs to data center developers rather than ratepayers.
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Martin Heinrich, U.S. Senator from New Mexico, said Congress needs real legislation with teeth rather than voluntary pledges
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Sen. Martin Heinrich (D NM) objected to fast track of Ratepayer Protection Act requiring states to consider standards preventing large electricity users from shifting infrastructure costs onto utility customers
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Sen. Heinrich proposed GRID Savings Act requiring large electricity users such as data centers to pay for facilities needed to connect to grid and federal standards governing large load interconnections
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Martin Heinrich said the Ratepayer Protection Act lacks enforcement power and promoted his GRID Savings Act of 2026, which would give FERC binding rulemaking authority over facilities demanding 150 megawatts or more.
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Heinrich proposed an alternative bill that would require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to issue rules for data centers using 150 megawatts or more to pay for certain grid upgrades
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U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich called for the Senate to pass his GRID Savings Act requiring data centers to pay for their own grid connections and upgrades, opposing voluntary compliance.
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Martin Heinrich introduced GRID Savings Act to prevent Americans from shouldering electricity costs from data centers and to require data center engagement with communities on water conservation and air pollution
Patrick Morrisey
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Patrick Morrisey, West Virginia Governor, has argued data centers are an opportunity to help the U.S. win an AI race against China
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Gov. Patrick Morrisey unveiled a 20 year plan for data center development in West Virginia with collaboration and local community involvement as pillars
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Gov. Patrick Morrisey highlights economic development with hyperscale data centers
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One project is to be developed by Nscale, a United Kingdom headquartered artificial intelligence infrastructure firm.
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One project is to be developed by Starwood Digital Ventures, a data center investment platform of Starwood Capital Group.
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Governor Morrisey announced plans to triple West Virginia's electric production by mid century to support AI data centers
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West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced plan to dedicate 50% of revenue from approved hyperscale data center projects to reducing and eliminating state personal income tax
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West Virginia plan directs 30% of data center revenue to counties for schools and local government, 10% to all 55 counties, and 10% to infrastructure upgrades
Tina Kotek
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Democratic Governor Tina Kotek echoed Sanders' call for a data center moratorium in her reelection campaign.
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Governor supports a statewide moratorium on data centers while Oregon develops stronger protections
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Governor Kotek wants legislature to pass statewide data center moratorium in 2027 session
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Kotek has come out in support of local moratoriums on data centers in advance of statewide actions on the committee's recommendations
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Gov. Tina Kotek plans to introduce legislation on data centers in the 2027 legislative session
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The bill would incorporate recommendations from Kotek's Data Center Advisory Committee
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Kotek voted in 2012 to pass bill ensuring tech companies operating data centers in state enterprise zones are only taxed on value of physical assets under five to ten year property tax breaks
Lee Zeldin
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Lee Zeldin, EPA director, said making the United States the artificial intelligence capital of the world is the agency's top priority
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EPA Administrator Zeldin called New York's statewide moratorium on large new data centers an easy way to cop out
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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said the plan aims at cutting red tape and advancing cooperative federalism
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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is urging state and local governments to address environmental and infrastructure concerns surrounding data centers without broadly halting development as communities consider moratoriums
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EPA does not plan to develop a single national environmental standard specifically for data centers
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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin stated plan aims to advance cooperative federalism with states; rule expected to be finalized next year
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Trump administration pursued policies intended to encourage data center development while addressing concerns about energy demand and infrastructure costs
Tom Barrett
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Rep. Tom Barrett voted against subsidizing a data facility in Grand Rapids in 2015
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Barrett supported One Big Beautiful Bill Act which extended corporate tax benefits for AI companies including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Meta, and Nvidia
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Barrett backed SPEED Act permitting bill that would reduce federal environmental reviews for data centers
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When serving in the Michigan House of Representatives, Barrett voted against legislation to give corporate welfare for data center construction and equipment purchases.
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Rep. Tom Barrett is leading the No Data Center NDAs Act to prohibit members of Congress from signing non disclosure agreements about data centers
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Rep. Tom Barrett is leading the Protecting Local Control of Data Centers Act to prohibit federal agencies from overriding local authority to reject data centers
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Barrett stated: 'Families in my district are rightly concerned about the effect data centers could have on their utility bills, as well as the land and water in their neighborhood.'
Doug Ford
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Premier Doug Ford said data centre investment must invest significantly in local communities and pay more for electricity
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford referenced keeping Canadian data out of the hands of the U.S. President as part of the sovereignty argument
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced province's new data centre framework saying it will ensure Canadians' data remains in Canada
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Ford said data centres are the way of the future and trillions of dollars being invested globally
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Premier Doug Ford ruled out using financial incentives to lure data centre projects
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Ford stated data centres must pay for their own electricity costs and the government will provide non financial support to attract the industry
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Doug Ford, Ontario Premier, stated 'Either we do it, or Donald Trump's going to do it' regarding data centre development
Ted Neitzke
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The data center uses a closed loop cooling system that circulates water like a car radiator
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Data centers do not discharge like manufacturing plants and do not require clean air credits or significant discharge permitting
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Port Washington Mayor Ted Neitzke said 24 hour construction was always going to be temporary
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Port Washington Mayor Ted Neitzke said the one month delay gives developer time to adjust worker schedules
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Port Mayor Ted Neitzke said 24 hour exterior construction would end in about a month, ending exterior 24 hour work weeks earlier than Vantage anticipated end of May
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Port Washington Mayor Ted Neitzke said the new work hours are necessary to help get the project back on track after delays.
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Mayor Ted Neitzke said the project could create jobs, support local schools and help ensure future employment opportunities
Kathy Hochul
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Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order creating a moratorium on data centers
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FutureWorks Commission will deliver recommendations by end of December to shape policies addressing workforce impacts of AI
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Governor Kathy Hochul in New York called for pause to new data center construction
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Governor said she will require future data centers to supply their own power or pay premium to tap into state grid
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Governor Hochul opposes any tax subsidies for AI data centers
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New York requires data centers to produce their own energy or pay premium for accessing state grid
Mark Warner
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Warner argued the Ratepayer Protection Act does not go far enough and urged consideration of his Data Center Tax Accountability and Disclosure Act instead
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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
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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
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Senator Mark Warner expressed concerns about AI agents potentially taking over banks, hospitals, or water systems and called for government safety testing of AI
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Mark R. Warner, U.S. Senator (D Virginia), says he introduced legislation to require transparency about data center energy and water use, make data centers pay for grid upgrades, and condition tax benefits on efficiency standards
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U.S. Sen. Mark Warner and U.S. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam introduced bills requiring data centers to publicly disclose energy use, water use, emissions and backup generation impacts.
Derrick Van Orden
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Derrick Van Orden voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act which included tax breaks for data center developers.
Not on the record: the record holds no bill called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Read from the statement's words: Derrick Van Orden voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Checked against the bills and roll calls the record holds.
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Derrick Van Orden claims Rebecca Cooke worked with Wisconsin Technology Council and Third Way and is responsible for data centers in Mount Pleasant and Beaver Dam
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Rep. Derrick Van Orden stated that Wisconsin families should not be stuck paying higher utility bills to subsidize massive energy demands from data centers and that if a company needs massive amounts of power, Wisconsin families should not be left holding the bill
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Rep. Derrick Van Orden stated he believes local communities should have the final say on data centers and that productive farmland should not be used
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Rep. Derrick Van Orden voted for the Ratepayer Protection Act requiring data center companies to pay the full cost of energy generation, transmission and distribution upgrades; stated Wisconsin families should not subsidize data center energy demands and that companies needing massive power should bear those costs
Confirmed by the record: Van Orden voted Yea on H.R. 9340, U.S. House of Representatives roll call 312, September 16, 2026. Read from the statement's words: Derrick Van Orden voted for the Ratepayer Protection Act. Checked against the roll call the record holds on the bill, as the clerk printed it.
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Congressman Derrick Van Orden voted yes on H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act, which requires state utility regulators to ensure large load customers cover the full incremental costs of generation, transmission, and distribution upgrades
Confirmed by the record: Van Orden voted Yea on H.R. 9340, U.S. House of Representatives roll call 312, September 16, 2026. Read from the statement's words: Derrick Van Orden voted for H.R. 9340. Checked against the roll call the record holds on the bill, as the clerk printed it.
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Baltimore County Planning Board
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Draft report recommends data centers prohibited on agricultural land zoned for resource conservation
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Draft report recommends establishing overall cap on total electrical or water usage by data centers in the county
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Draft report recommends data centers subject to noise and vibration studies before and after construction with post construction audits at regular intervals
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Draft report recommends data centers prohibited within 750 feet of residential uses
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Draft report recommends data centers prohibited within 500 feet of day care centers, parks, recreation facilities and schools
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Draft report recommends data centers prohibited outside Urban Rural Demarcation Line
Ned Lamont
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Gov. Lamont said Connecticut should slow down new data centers unless they bring new power generation with them.
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Governor Ned Lamont said he does not want hyperscale data centers in Connecticut unless developers add enough electricity generation to serve them
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Connecticut already has smaller data centers located throughout the state
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Lamont said proposals in which a developer offers to supply its own water and electrical power can be reviewed on a case by case basis
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Governor Ned Lamont said he is open to building IT infrastructure in Connecticut, but there is no place for massive data centers in the state
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Lamont stated a major data center would demand a large amount of electricity, which could raise electric rates for residents
Carla Beck
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Carla Beck said moratorium should remain until proper process for assessing massive projects and robust public consultation occurs
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NDP Leader Carla Beck called for a moratorium on hyperscale AI data centre construction in Saskatchewan until an impact assessment and public consultation process is established.
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Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck released statement on September 15 demanding moratorium on hyperscale AI data centres
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Carla Beck said NDP believe these projects should be built by Saskatchewan workers and should not saddle families with higher taxes and power rates
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Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck calls for pause on large scale AI data centres
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NDP Leader Carla Beck said government has not provided enough information about projects or how decisions are being made
Nate Glubish
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Technology and Innovation Minister Nate Glubish said project proponents would pay for projects and bear the risk, with power plants remaining as assets for Alberta's grid
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Glubish said large industrial warehouses converted from data centres could have other productive uses if operators left
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Alberta Technology Minister Nate Glubish, Premier Danielle Smith and Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams answered questions about electricity costs, water, noise, land use and setbacks
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Glubish said the application to build a natural gas facility to power the Olds data centre was denied due to proximity to a residential area
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Glubish said the government is looking at specific setback rules and data centre sites need to be far from residential areas
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Premier Danielle Smith's government is looking at setback provisions for data centre sites
Tim Davis
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Tim Davis, head of Utah's Department of Environmental Quality, told lawmakers the state has 'major gaps' in regulating potential impacts of new data centers, particularly heat and noise
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Davis stated that the Department of Environmental Quality has not yet begun air quality permitting work for the Box Elder County Stratos project and that once it does, it will take a year just to obtain data on existing air quality before developers can apply
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Tim Davis said state agencies have been discussing how to coordinate better on data center approvals
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Tim Davis, commissioner of Utah's Department of Environmental Quality, noted that no single state agency can fully approve a data center on its own and showed lawmakers a chart displaying many layers of approvals required
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Tim Davis, commissioner of the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, stated the project must comply with federal Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act requirements and will require air quality permits for natural gas powered generators and diesel fired backup generators
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Tim Davis, Utah Department of Environmental Quality commissioner, estimated it could take two years for Stratos to receive necessary state approvals
Maura Healey
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Governor Maura Healey asking data centers to bring their own clean energy
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Governor Maura Healey made an announcement regarding data centers in Massachusetts
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Gov. Healey announced an executive order requiring data center developers to enter into community benefits agreements with municipalities.
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Healey stated data centers must bring their own energy supply or pay a fee into a ratepayer protection fund returning money to ratepayers.
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Governor Maura Healey announced an executive order on data centers in Massachusetts
JB Pritzker
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Governor JB Pritzker says state lawmakers need to pass data center regulations during veto session.
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Governor Pritzker said he is not pursuing a moratorium on new data centers in Illinois and cannot impose one unilaterally
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POWER Act does not include outright pause on data centers but holds them responsible for energy costs and environmental protections
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CyrusOne secured a tax break before Governor JB Pritzker used executive authority to pause a state program providing deals to developers
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JB Pritzker, Illinois Governor, said public concerns about data centers are legitimate and states should set clear conditions for new data centers, requiring developers to provide clean energy and adopt closed loop water recycling.
Joey Andrews
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Rep. Joey Andrews, D St. Joseph, said he is not surprised that local officials have soured on data centers.
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State Rep. Joey Andrews said he does not support a moratorium and believes guardrail bills in good shape can be passed to regulate data centers
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State Rep. Joey Andrews said he opposes a moratorium and prefers guardrail bills, expecting data center regulations to move in the legislature by next year.
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Andrews said repealing the bill would send a chilling effect on data center development and a bad message to economic developers
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Rep. Joey Andrews said keeping information from the public was done to protect trade secrets and national security
Sam Givhan
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Sam Givhan said lawmakers should reconsider tax incentives offered to data centers and expect additional data center legislation in 2027
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State Sen. Sam Givhan cites overwhelming opposition to data centers in the Tennessee Valley region and says the area does not need them from an energy standpoint.
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State Senator Sam Givhan said the majority of people in his district do not want data centers in the Tennessee Valley
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State Senator Sam Givhan plans to bring legislation eliminating tax incentives for data centers
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State Senator Sam Givhan said there is 'overwhelming opposition' to data center construction in the Tennessee Valley
Alicia Johnson
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Commissioner Alicia Johnson has been pressing the commission to meet in different parts of state to hear from constituents outside of Atlanta
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Alicia Johnson, PSC Commissioner, stated: For over 100 years, the Public Service Commission has met in Atlanta and rarely, if at all, has meetings across the state.
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The power agreement requires OpenAI to pay a minimum power bill regardless of actual electricity use
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OpenAI will cover the entire cost of grid upgrades needed to serve the data center
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Georgia Power cannot seek fuel recovery, infrastructure recovery or other cost recovery from Georgia customers for the data center project
Bernie Moreno
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Senator Bernie Moreno objected to Heinrich's GRID Savings Act proposal
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Bernie Moreno plans to introduce federal legislation aimed at eliminating the financial benefit of state and local tax incentives for data centers
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Moreno proposes imposing a federal tax equal to 100% of any tax incentive provided to a data center by a state or local government
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Moreno criticized a 4.5 million dollar Ohio tax incentive connected to a data center expansion backed by the Carlyle Group in March 2026, arguing the project was expected to create only 10 new jobs
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U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno called to end tax subsidies to data centers and proposed federal legislation that would tax state or local data center tax incentives at 100 percent
Tim Mathern
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Fargo Democratic Senator Tim Mathern proposed a NDA transparency bill that failed to gain support during Senate floor debate.
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Senator Tim Mathern co authored the bill to outlaw non disclosure agreements between public officials and data center developers
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Senator Tim Mathern sponsored the bill to ban NDAs for data centers
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Tim Mathern, D Fargo, sponsored the nondisclosure agreement bill.
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Sen. Tim Mathern, D Fargo, introduced Senate Bill 2406 and proposed amendments including one to eliminate state sales tax exemption for data center developers and another to exempt public entities that are energy providers
Raphael Warnock
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Raphael Warnock is calling for more AI regulation.
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Senator Raphael Warnock supports a statewide moratorium while Governor Brian Kemp supports data center developments
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Senator Raphael Warnock called for statewide data center moratorium in Georgia on August 28, 2026
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Warnock said the deal was worked out in the dark, under the cover of night
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Raphael Warnock called for a moratorium on similar data center projects in Georgia unless big tech companies and developers can promise specific economic and environmental protections
Byron Donalds
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Byron Donalds expressed strong support for Florida state law SB 484 regulating data centers pushed by Governor Ron DeSantis
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Byron Donalds voted in May 2025 for the U.S. House version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which included a 10 year moratorium on enforcement of state or local regulations for artificial intelligence
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Byron Donalds said in June 2025 that data centers and power will be critical to Florida's future and the state should embrace data centers, not run away from them
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Byron Donalds now says he no longer agrees with the national moratorium on AI regulation, calling it one provision he was not the biggest fan of
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U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds claimed SB 484 ensures utility rates will not go up due to data centers
President Trump
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Trump posted on Truth Social this week that AI and data centers will be the Greatest Economic Development Engine in History
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President Trump praised data centers as essential for community wealth and lowering taxes, warning communities opposing them risk poverty, crime and squalor
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President Trump claimed that China 'could not be happier with this anti data center movement'
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President Trump criticized communities for opposing data centers on social media
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President Trump said on Truth Social: 'The only reason that communities throughout the U.S.A. should not want Data Centers is if they want to end up being backwards and poor'
Scott Moe
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Scott Moe, Premier of Saskatchewan stated investment will create thousands of good jobs and opportunities
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Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe made the announcement at an event in Toronto on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, alongside Prime Minister Mark Carney
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The project will strengthen Canadian data sovereignty because it will keep Canadian data in the country
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Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe spoke about investment opportunities in province ahead of major data sovereignty announcement on September 14
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Premier Scott Moe said the province would not allocate power to the Moose Jaw data centre proposal
Brett Geymann
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Brett Geymann stated that news of the considered data center has fueled opposition to competing solar farm proposal
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Residents of Moss Bluff oppose data center because houses border the proposed property and residents do not want to live that close to such facilities
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Moss Bluff was planned strictly as a residential community with no heavy commercial, light industrial or heavy industrial zoning
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State Rep. Brett Geymann said no project is currently moving forward through Louisiana Economic Development or the Southwest Louisiana Economic Alliance
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Geymann said he does not believe there should be a data center in Moss Bluff because it is a bedroom community and nonindustrial
Tom Arceneaux
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The increases would take effect December 1, 2026.
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Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux proposes a 6% pay increase for police and firefighters as part of an estimated 6.9 million dollar annual investment in public safety.
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Stack Infrastructure and Amazon Web Services have announced they are proceeding with a data center in west Shreveport.
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Recurring revenue would come from property tax revenue from the West Shreveport data center and electric franchise payments once it is complete and operational.
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The city anticipates building permit fees, payments in lieu of sales taxes during construction and potentially increased sales tax collections from data center projects.
Jeff Landry
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Gov. Jeff Landry said 'We don't need a moratorium when we can have responsible growth' regarding data centers
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Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry called the deal one that puts Louisiana at the center of America's future in artificial intelligence
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Gov. Jeff Landry said the Richland Parish area has seen a 185 percent increase in tax growth and a 30 percent wage increase since 2020
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Governor Jeff Landry discussed Meta's investment into Louisiana through data center in Richland Parish
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Governor Jeff Landry signed data center tax exemption in late 2024
John Curtis
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Curtis said the industry has failed to properly articulate why data centers are needed in the United States and why they should not be built overseas
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Curtis said the Stratos Project is a massive data center campus that sparked opposition in the state because of its magnitude and quick approval process through the Military Installation Development Authority
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Sen. John Curtis said he is pursuing federal standards to help mitigate distrust around data center projects
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Curtis said he wants to work on bringing reliable, predictable measuring techniques at the federal level so the public can have access to standard metrics to determine whether projects are sustainable
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Curtis referred to uncertainty about whether data center power is behind the meter or connected to the grid, citing the Stratos Project as an example
Chuck Schumer
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Chuck Schumer said the Ratepayer Protection Act completely misses the mark on providing real guardrails for data centers.
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Senate Democrats argued that the Ratepayer Protection Act makes protections for Americans optional, not mandatory
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Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, said Republicans offered only a toothless messaging bill and that voluntary pledges do not work.
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Chuck Schumer called Ratepayer Protection Act a fraud and said it was toothless, offering no real protections
Greg Landsman
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Greg Landsman said the legislation aims to ensure communities know about proposed data center projects before decisions are made and that the bill has bipartisan support.
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Rep. Greg Landsman sponsor of Doctors Not AI Act 2026
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Greg Landsman pushed for federal framework for AI data centers with water usage guidelines
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Greg Landsman said data centers lack federal disclosure requirements for water usage and groundwater extraction
Mike Mendenhall
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Spanish Fork Mayor Mike Mendenhall said the council has listened to people's concerns, including the amount of water a data center requires.
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Mayor Mike Mendenhall said on social media he thought the Volition proposal could be good for the city
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Mayor Mike Mendenhall publicly backed Volition Industries' $1 billion data center proposal for the former Fingerhut warehouse site
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Called the Volition proposal an opportunity for the city and said it warrants moving forward to see if a private business can deliver on what it proposes, with guard rails in place.
Gavin Newsom
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Governor Gavin Newsom said California enacted the strongest data center protections in the nation, aimed at increasing oversight and preventing electricity, water, and infrastructure costs from being shifted to local communities and ratepayers
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Newsom ordered officials to accelerate AI oversight and develop recommendations for an emergency kill switch for frontier AI models
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Newsom said: While the Trump administration moves toward deregulation, communities are left to deal with the consequences , higher electricity demand, grid constraints, water use, and pollution. With these laws, we are ensuring that Californians remain in the driver's seat , and that those profiting from data centers aren't doing so at our expense.
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Gavin Newsom previously vetoed similar water disclosure legislation in October 2025, stating he was reluctant to impose rigid reporting requirements without understanding full impact on businesses
Mikie Sherrill
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Gov. Mikie Sherrill called the fine the largest enforcement action against a data center in New Jersey's history.
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Governor Sherrill said 'Here in New Jersey we're not going to let these developers operate in the shadows'
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Governor Mikie Sherrill said data centers must disclose energy use, stating 'Data center companies often treat their usage statistics like a trade secret'
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Governor Sherrill said decisions about the future of communities should be made locally and that New Jersey will not choose between innovation and accountability
Aaron Ford
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Aaron Ford, Nevada's Democratic Attorney General, has promised to pause data center tax abatements if elected governor
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Ford said data center dynamics have changed since 2015 and pausing tax breaks is the responsible thing to do
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Aaron Ford recently pledged to pause new data center tax breaks
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Aaron Ford, Nevada Attorney General, co sponsored the original 2015 bill to give data centers tax breaks
Colorado Springs Police Department
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Jacob Wilkinson, 23, arrested on misdemeanor theft charge, served and released on scene
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Christiana Miller, 26, arrested on obstruction of a peace officer charge
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Wendy Jerado was woman with megaphone who began disrupting the city council meeting
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Caleb Miller, 26, arrested on second degree felony assault on a peace officer for biting officer
Steve DeFrank
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Steve DeFrank, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Chairman, stated that Pennsylvania is at an energy crossroads and that data center development brings significant opportunities but growth cannot come at the expense of reliable and affordable service
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Steve DeFrank, Public Utility Commission Chairman, said PJM Interconnection must take urgent action to make sure electricity supply keeps up with demand from data centers
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Pennsylvania is at an energy crossroads
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Pennsylvania PUC Chairman Steve DeFrank said data center development is putting reliability of electricity supplies in Pennsylvania and nearby regions at risk by causing demand projections to exceed anticipated supply
Katie Hobbs
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Governor Hobbs opposes a statewide data center moratorium
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Governor Katie Hobbs called in her January 2026 State of the State address for ending tax incentives for data centers
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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announced the Google Mesa data center project on September 6, 2023
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Governor Katie Hobbs stated Google's investment will be critical for Mesa community and state economy
Kelly Armstrong
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Governor Kelly Armstrong stated that no elected official in North Dakota can bypass open records laws by signing a non disclosure agreement
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Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R, testified against Senate Bill 2406 but favored an amendment clarifying the law would not prohibit nondisclosure agreements to maintain confidentiality of information already considered confidential or exempt under state law
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Dem NPL State Senator Tim Mathern of Fargo will introduce a data center bill during next month's special session
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Gov. Kelly Armstrong said he will evaluate a data center bill that restricts governments from entering into nondisclosure agreements with developers
Tim Callanan
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County Manager Tim Callanan stated the project will proceed if it meets all federal, state and local ordinances and law
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County Manager Tim Callanan said negotiations began under non disclosure agreements in early February 2026
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No rezoning was required because data center is a permitted use in industrial zoning
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County Manager Tim Callanan stated company will pay for delegation of local officials to visit OpenAI data center in Abilene, Texas
Brittney Senger
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Senger questioned why government was not transparent and accountable during development of Bell AI data centre project if operating under framework guidelines for months
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Senger said details around framework remain nonexistent and questions remain unanswered
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Brittney Senger, Opposition critic for tech innovation and AI, characterized data centre framework as opportunity for Sask Party to rebuild trust broken by refusal to consult or engage honestly with communities
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Senger said Saskatchewan people got a six point infographic and more lies from Minister Jeremy Harrison regarding the framework
Davante Lewis
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Davante Lewis, Louisiana Public Service Commission commissioner and only Black member, dissented from the vote to withhold data
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Commissioner Davante Lewis stated the PSC voted to let Meta off the hook regarding transparency
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Commissioner Davante Lewis said utilities could split the cost of nuclear studies with their larger customers like Meta and Amazon
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PSC Commissioner Davante Lewis said the practice of utilities directly authoring motions for commissioners troubles him
J. Stuart Adams
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Utah Senate President J. Stuart Adams publicly called for a 75% reduction in the facility's size
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Utah Senate President J. Stuart Adams called for 75 percent reduction to Box Elder data center project
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Adams cited public feedback and further review as reasons for calling for the 75% reduction
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Utah Senate President J. Stuart Adams sent a letter to Kevin O'Leary calling for a 75% reduction in the proposed data center project area
Johnny Ray Salling
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Sen. Johnny Ray Salling stated data center operators should be responsible for costs directly associated with serving their facilities
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Sen. Johnny Ray Salling stated Maryland residents should not bear additional costs on utility bills from data center energy demands
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Sen. Johnny Ray Salling stated data centers should not be located in areas where noise, traffic, construction or other impacts would diminish residents' quality of life
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Sen. Johnny Ray Salling opposed fast tracking or providing blanket approval for data center projects
Stuart Adams
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After public outcry, Utah Senate President Stuart Adams called on O'Leary to cut the scale by 75 percent
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Utah Senate President Stuart Adams announces call for Stratos Project to be scaled back by 75 percent
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Adams demanded that any excess water from the Stratos project be treated and dedicated to the Great Salt Lake at the developer's expense
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Stuart Adams, Utah Senate President, called for 75% reduction in Stratos project area from 40,000 acres to 10,000 acres
Brandt Herndon
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Herndon said about 75 percent of companies the ECIDA works with require nondisclosure agreements during site selection
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ECIDA signed nondisclosure agreement with OpenAI prohibiting public discussion of project before announcement
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OpenAI expected to become the largest taxpayer in Effingham County history
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The Industrial Development Authority approved what was announced as a 50 percent property tax abatement for 15 years
Marco McClendon
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West Memphis Mayor Marco McClendon participated in the event
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West Memphis Mayor Marco McClendon said the project will bring high tech jobs and benefits to the community
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Marco McClendon, Mayor of West Memphis, says the Google data center is the biggest investment in the state of Arkansas
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Google will use local union workers for construction contract work
Cynthia Lee Almond
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Alabama is already requiring demonstrations to verify proposed demand, long term contracts, minimum building requirements, upfront reimbursement of direct costs, and even termination fees.
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If additional resources are necessary, the Commission requires the data center to cover the costs of those resources.
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No project should ever compromise reliability for existing customers.
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No free rides for big tech. The entities driving up the costs must be the entities covering the costs.
John Giles
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Mesa Mayor John Giles said the City of Mesa is thrilled to welcome Google and the decision underscores confidence in the city
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Mesa Mayor John Giles announced the Google data center project
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Mayor John Giles said the Google project is a home run and a great day for Mesa
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Mesa Mayor John Giles stated Mesa has a tech corridor anchored by Apple at one end and Google at the other
Keith Ellison
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Ellison contends that if Google terminates its 15 year contract early, other utility customers would face greater risk of cost burden.
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Attorney General Keith Ellison filed comments with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on Thursday (September 2026, exact date unclear) arguing that Google's agreement with Xcel Energy does not protect other ratepayers from cost shifts.
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Attorney General's office said Xcel claims Google deal will provide more than 1.1 billion dollars in savings for other ratepayers
Tim Houston
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Tim Houston, Premier of Nova Scotia, said his government is reconsidering its position on data centers and would be open to development if conditions are met including meeting federal standards, protecting water and environment through closed loop cooling, protecting ratepayers, and delivering significant lasting benefits to Nova Scotians.
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Premier Tim Houston said data centres are becoming increasingly critical pieces of infrastructure and Canada cannot rely on other countries to store its data
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Houston said he is willing to consider data centre proposals that protect water, ratepayers and communities while keeping critical Canadian data in Canada
Kris Mayes
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Mayes said she is working on a plan for a new approval process that would allow communities to vote on data center projects and create a commission to review proposed data centers.
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Attorney General Kris Mayes calls for a pause on new data center approvals
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Attorney General Kris Mayes became the first statewide elected official to call for a moratorium on data centers in Arizona on August 31, citing public concerns about water usage and electricity demand
Chris Wright
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Chris Wright, Energy Secretary, said investments will get more out of infrastructure already in place, move more electricity across the grid, and help deliver affordable, reliable and secure power.
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright said he was unabashedly pro data centers and argued they can expand energy resources and lower electricity rates
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the data center will be bigger than any facility ever built in world history
Mike Turner
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Loudoun County supervisor Mike Turner graded Loudoun a failure on five of six data center tests (noise, power, emissions, setback, appearance), with water as the only pass.
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Loudoun County supervisor Mike Turner stated that Loudoun treated data centers as office parks in 2000, making them by right, and now has four hyperscale data centers that cannot be voted down, with by right ending on March 18, 2025.
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Mike Turner, Loudoun County official, outlined 15 best practices for data center approvals covering sound, power, water, emissions, setback and appearance
Joe Pittman
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Pennsylvania Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman said a statewide moratorium is not a possibility and local governments should have ability to dictate the future of their own communities
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Joe Pittman, Senate Majority Leader, blamed former Governor Tom Wolf's decision to join a regional carbon trading program for the reliability crunch and stated all sources of power should be embraced
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Joe Pittman, Senate GOP Majority Leader, argued the order marks a reversal from the Administration's earlier posture
Nick Kasoff
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Nick Kasoff, council member, said the development would help city get out of financial crisis
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Nick Kasoff said after this year the financial crisis will get worse if the city makes it through this year
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Nick Kasoff, Ferguson councilmember, said the plan would freeze the assessed value of the former Emerson campus at its 2024 assessment rate with a 75 percent tax abatement for the first 10 years
Eric King
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Eric King statement on Kentucky data center positioning
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Eric King said Kentucky should preserve and modernize viable coal units and add generation without subtracting dependable capacity
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Eric King said the governing principle is that the customer causing a cost should bear it, with tariffs and contracts requiring meaningful application fees and upfront infrastructure payments
Steve Scalise
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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Rep. Julie Fedorchak promoted the bill at press conference in Fargo on September 22, 2026.
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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise told Fox Business GOP is investigating whether China is behind misinformation against data centers
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Scalise claimed social media bots controlled by Beijing are spreading data center opposition messaging
Brandon Johnson
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Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago, says data center policy must be looked at through the lens of environmental justice
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Brandon Johnson, Mayor of Chicago, asked the City Council to pass a moratorium on data center facilities
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Mayor Johnson said Chicago will not be passively shaped by the data center industry and will actively set the terms for how technological development occurs
Dan Innis
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Data centers require millions of gallons of water for cooling and generate little local employment
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Data centers are among the most power intensive facilities ever built; a single large scale facility can consume as much electricity as a small city
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Dan Innis supports Governor Ayotte's proposed moratorium on data centers
Mark Morse
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Yellowstone County Commission Chair Mark Morse said county commissioners do not know what regulatory authority they have regarding data center development under the Right to Compute Act.
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Yellowstone County Commission Chair Mark Morse said idea of placing moratorium on ballot would need to be discussed at board's discussion meetings before it could move to regular business agenda for a vote
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Commissioner Mark Morse stated county does not have authority to impose emergency interim zoning
Scott Krug
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GOP State Rep. Scott Krug, representing Wisconsin Rapids, spoke against the data center proposal
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State Assemblyman Scott Krug (R Rome) spoke against the data center as a bipartisan community issue
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State Rep. Scott Krug said the PNK proposal does not meet the requirement to approve the conditional use permit and the application is incomplete.
Josh Stein
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Gov. Josh Stein calling on state utility regulators to codify data center energy promises made by Duke Energy to ensure data centers do not result in higher electricity bills for North Carolina families.
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North Carolina Governor Josh Stein called on state utility regulators to make Duke Energy's voluntary pledge legally binding so data centers pay their own way.
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Josh Stein, North Carolina Governor, released statement Monday following Jackson's actions calling for data centers to pay their own way to lower electricity costs
Mike Dovilla
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State Rep. Mike Dovilla directly co sponsored Senate Bill 243, which gave certain data center projects additional time to make the $100 million capital investment required to qualify for the sales- and use tax exemption.
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State Rep. Mike Dovilla voted for House Bill 153, Ohio's 2011-12 operating budget, which created the data center sales tax exemption.
Not on the record: the record holds no House Bill 153 of 2011 in Ohio. Read from the statement's words: Mike Dovilla voted for House Bill 153 (2011). Checked against the bills and roll calls the record holds.
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State Rep. Mike Dovilla voted for House Bill 59, Ohio's 2013-14 operating budget, which cut the required annual payroll for a qualifying data center from $5 million to $1.5 million,a 70% reduction.
Not on the record: the record holds no House Bill 59 of 2013 in Ohio. Read from the statement's words: Mike Dovilla voted for House Bill 59 (2013). Checked against the bills and roll calls the record holds.
Sherrod Brown
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Brown's campaign placed an ad on September 4 attacking data centers in Ohio
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Brown said data center companies should use union labor, local communities should have input on project locations, and tax breaks should be limited
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Sherrod Brown said Jon Husted was point man for more than 200 data centers coming into Ohio with big tax breaks, no local input, and higher electric rates
Joe Lombardo
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Governor Lombardo said I promised Nevadans that data centers would be developed responsibly with the community's interest in mind
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Gov. Joe Lombardo is supportive of data centers and says state has safeguards in place
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Joe Lombardo, Republican incumbent Nevada Governor, states average data center consumes less water than 25 to 50 homes and does not raise resident utility rates, and calls data centers the new gold rush
Louise Lucas
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Louise Lucas, Senate Finance Committee chair, stated the proposal does not end the $2 billion in sales tax exemptions for data centers.
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Virginia Senate President Pro Tem Louise Lucas said the commonwealth has let the data industry run out of control and promised sweeping new changes
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Louise Lucas said there's bipartisan support on several new bills to implement sweeping new regulations on data centers
Gabe Evans
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Rep. Gabe Evans (R Colo.) introduced legislation requiring state public utility commissions to consider federal guardrails for data center and AI center construction and operation.
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Rep. Gabe Evans, R Colo., was a co sponsor of the Ratepayer Protection Act
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Gabe Evans, Colorado Republican, sponsors bill aimed at preventing data center utility costs from being passed to consumers
Michael Gonnelli
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Mayor Michael Gonnelli said the leak stemmed from broken valves used in the tank's routine filtration process
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Mayor Michael Gonnelli initially told local outlets the leak stemmed from a computer glitch
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Secaucus Mayor Michael Gonnelli said the leak was caused by a computer glitch
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
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New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection said no drinking water intakes sit near the spill site and no observed harm to local wildlife
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New Jersey DEP confirmed no water intakes in area contaminated and no wildlife impacts reported
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No drinking water intakes are immediately affected by the diesel spill
Gabe Vasquez
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Vasquez backed the House passed Ratepayer Protection Act to encourage utility regulators to make large electricity users pay associated infrastructure costs.
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Vasquez introduced a bill to end certain tax breaks for large data centers.
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez stands with local residents and leaders calling for a temporary moratorium on data centers in Grant County.
Nicholas Preservati
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Preservati stated that water issues in West Virginia are primarily a quality issue, not a quantity issue, and that data centers can be utilized to improve quality.
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Preservati said data centers in West Virginia will use a closed loop system that will not use a tremendous amount of water, and could generate tens of millions of dollars every year in tax revenue for counties to upgrade water infrastructure.
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Nicholas Preservati, director of West Virginia's Office of Energy, told lawmakers at the Joint Committee on Energy and Public Works that data centers can improve water quality and generate revenue for water infrastructure in southern coalfields.
Phyllis Randall
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Phyllis Randall, Board Chair, said the measure is not a moratorium but a way to give the county time to develop new laws addressing data centers and their effects on nearby communities
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The board chair made clear the measure was not a ban or a moratorium, but a way to give the county time to craft new laws concerning data centers.
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Phyllis Randall stated the pause allows the county to craft new laws regarding data centers and their impact on nearby communities
Summer Strand
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Summer Strand, PSC Chair, stated the decision was not opposition to data centers but rather that the application represented a cautionary tale of unrealistic speed to power expectations colliding with a deliberative regulatory process.
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PSC chair Summer Strand said ATC filed or refiled 564 application documents after receiving a completeness determination late last year.
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PSC Chairperson Summer Strand described ATC application as clearly underwater and revoked completeness determination
Tristan Rader
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Tristan Rader, state Rep D Lakewood, said average Ohioans face higher utility bills and dirty air from data center expansion
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Rader expressed concerns that the governor potentially would be conflicted, making millions of dollars off data centers
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Democratic Rep. Tristan Rader proposes repealing the sales tax exemption and renegotiating past deals with Amazon, Meta and Google
Dina Neal
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Sen. Dina Neal plans to introduce bill during 2027 legislative session to repeal data center tax breaks and place moratorium on new data centers
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Dina Neal is a Nevada state senator
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State Sen. Dina Neal requested drafting bill to end tax abatements and implement moratorium on data centers
Naheed Nenshi
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Opposition leader Nenshi accuses Premier Smith of raising energy bills to support AI data centres
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NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi called for a moratorium on AI data centres until stricter rules are put in place
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Nenshi said projects should go through impact assessments to ensure significant community benefits, permanent jobs and life cycle plans
Don Flaherty
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Ellendale Mayor predicted population growth of 400 to 600 people over the next five years
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Ellendale Mayor Don Flaherty predicted the Applied Digital data center will bring 300 to 350 full time employees to the small town
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Ellendale's taxable value at the end of 2025 was $3.5 million, expected to grow more than tenfold
Jen Allen
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Jen Allen, Board Chair, stated she does not support NDAs in government but supported the policy as a step towards better transparency
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In the two or three weeks leading up to July 1 when moratorium went into effect, there were nearly as many applications for sales tax exemption as in entire 13 years of that exemption being in place.
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Supervisor Jen Allen wants to expand new NDA criteria to existing agreements, not just new ones.
Joe Barger
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No signed project agreement yet according to Brookwood officials
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Brookwood Mayor Joe Barger said city leaders become involved once a developer seeks approvals
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Mayor Joe Barger confirmed proposed development is an AI data center
Andy Beshear
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Governor Andy Beshear said that if data centers are going to locate in Kentucky, the area is going to choose to want them
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Gov. Andy Beshear stated he does not believe data centers need incentives and would support rolling back any incentives
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Beshear said that any data center in Kentucky would have to pay for all of its own power
Ben Hart
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Utah Inland Port Authority will not move forward with data centers until Tooele County has proper permitting, regulatory, and zoning process in place
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Utah Inland Port Authority stated they are not offering tax incentives for data centers and have no official plans for them in project areas
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Utah Inland Port Authority fully supports the Tooele County data center moratorium
John Fetterman
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Fetterman said on Aug. 22 that AI supremacy and energy dominance underpin national security and that China continues to benefit from American overreaction
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Sen. John Fetterman agreed with Trump on data centers and wrote 'We must win the war for AI supremacy over China. They foment the anti argument through misinformation'
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Fetterman said on Aug. 10 that America must lead in the development of AI, otherwise the nation will live under China's rules
Lebanon City Council
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One building per parcel limit and operations must be fully contained within building
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Minimum distance requirements: 100 feet for buildings under 20,000 square feet, 500 feet for 20,000-99,000 square feet, 1,320 feet for over 99,000 square feet from residential and mixed use districts
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Requirements include continuous landscape buffer and noise thresholds with no light trespass onto adjacent property
Floyd Azure
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Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board chairman Floyd Azure stated the board was concerned data centers could harm the reservation and its natural resources
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Azure said when the tribes asked companies what benefits they would bring, the companies did not have an answer
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Fort Peck Tribal Chairman Floyd Azure said three different companies approached the tribe interested in building data centers in the last year
Susan Collins
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Collins expressed support for projects at former mill sites with hydropower energy sources
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Collins said she shares concern about data centers consuming too much energy and putting stress on energy costs
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Sen. Susan Collins said data centers should be handled on a case by case basis
Julia Letlow
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Letlow began buying Meta and Nvidia stock within months of signing the NDA
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Rep. Julia Letlow signed an NDA with Laidley LLC, Meta's shell company, on June 29, 2024
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Letlow did not disclose trades for more than a year, past the 45 day deadline required under the STOCK Act
Dean Rose
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School board recommended long term air quality monitoring, ongoing environmental noise studies and evaluating cumulative emissions from the campus
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Community listening session at Carroll Manor Elementary on July 13 was attended by school board and about 100 members of the public who raised concerns about excessive noise and diesel generator pollution
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Frederick County school board President Dean Rose and Vice President Rae Gallagher called for permanent buffer around Carroll Manor Elementary School in letter to county and state officials
Kate Gallego
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Data centers receive large state tax breaks despite being a mature industry that comes in huge numbers
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APS requested a 14 percent increase in electric bills partly to provide data centers with electricity
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Data centers pay a lower sales tax rate than small businesses in Arizona
Ron DeSantis
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Governor Ron DeSantis considers SB 484 watered down but a pretty strong first step in protecting consumers from potential harms of artificial intelligence
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Governor Ron DeSantis promoted Florida's new data center law on social media.
Mark Chapman
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Oklahoma Representative Mark Chapman held an interim study examining data center expansion, water usage, and impact on utility rates.
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New data centers are air cooled and have closed loop systems, opposed to older data center versions that used open loop water systems.
Jon Patterson
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Jon Patterson said he could see legislation on data center energy use and transparency requirements.
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Jon Patterson, House Speaker, said on October 2, 2026 that he doesn't support statewide bans or moratoriums on hyperscale data centers and believes decisions should be made locally.
Katie Britt
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Katie Britt stated that ratepayers in Alabama should not subsidize data centers.
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Sen. Katie Britt said data centers are 'critical' to maintaining America's technological leadership
Tracy Pennycuick
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Tracy Pennycuick, Pennsylvania Senator, stated that data center developers require local governments to sign NDAs, restricting officials' ability to communicate with residents about proposed projects.
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Tracy Pennycuick, Republican Senator from Montgomery County, sponsored the bill.
David Anderson
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Dover has not yet received any applications to build data centers in the city but has received inquiries from companies
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City council concerns include impact on rising energy prices from data center operations
JP Coussan
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Public Service Commissioner JP Coussan said tech companies have failed to communicate the benefits of AI data centers to the public
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Non disclosure agreements used by state officials to attract data centers have created public backlash
Stephanie Leiser
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Stronger opposition to data centers in rural Michigan communities than urban areas
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Most elected officials surveyed have hesitations or skepticism about new data center proposals
Yemi Mobolade
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Mayor Yemi Mobolade signed a Civility Pledge.
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Mayor Yemi Mobolade announced six standards for data centers in Colorado Springs: protecting ratepayers, protecting water, protecting neighborhoods, protecting community standards, welcoming community contribution, and protecting the public's voice.
Mike Johnson
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House Speaker Mike Johnson stated opposition to data centers is a Chinese psyop, characterizing widespread public pushback as foreign influence rather than genuine concern.
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Mike Johnson said Trump will have AI companies potentially meet at the White House this week or next week to discuss responsibility and safety
Mike Lawler
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Congressman Mike Lawler demanding disclosure of value of discounted electricity for Rockland data centers from Governor Hochul and NYPA
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U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler, R New York, attacks Democratic opponent Cait Conley for stating that data centers are all but inevitable, while Conley supports Governor Hochul's one year moratorium on data centers and Lawler does not.
Sid Miller
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Governor Abbott received $21 million from data center interests
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Miller called for a one year moratorium on data centers in Texas
Dominick Pangallo
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Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo proposed an ordinance that would prohibit large AI data centers from being built in Salem.
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Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo defended proposed ban on data center construction citing documented impacts and community affordability
Henry McMaster
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Governor McMaster said September 23 2026 he does not plan to call for a statewide data center moratorium
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Governor Henry McMaster stated Google investment will strengthen South Carolina position as emerging leader in technology and innovation
Julie Blackwood
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Julie Blackwood, JP, says AVAIO will not be grandfathered in and must go through county regulations.
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District 4 Justice of the Peace Julie Blackwood said ordinance is necessary to avoid county vulnerability to data center impacts
White House
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White House Ratepayer Protection Pledge signed by Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Oracle and xAI on March 4, 2026
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Google and other tech companies voluntarily agree to pay for all new power delivery infrastructure upgrades required to service their data centers under the Ratepayer Protection Pledge
Gretchen Whitmer
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer in July asked data center companies to sign a 10 point pledge on costs, environmental permits and hiring, and called on Legislature to write guardrails into law
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Gretchen Whitmer has championed the data center and likened Michigan's AI investments to propping up a new version of Michigan's auto industry
Jenny Mongeau
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Jenny Mongeau, incumbent Clay County Commissioner, has worked on various mental health initiatives in her 12 years on the board
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Jenny Mongeau said she is opposed to large scale projects like data centers circumventing local entities like townships and counties
Joseph Golombek
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Buffalo Councilmember Joseph Golombek says the moratorium goal is to give the city time to update its zoning rules before more facilities are developed and to ensure future projects don't put additional strain on neighborhood infrastructure, including water and sewer systems.
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Golombek says he would like to see data centers assist communities they locate in with infrastructure funding because they put a burden on infrastructure such as water and sewer systems.
L. Louise Lucas
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L. Louise Lucas, Senate President Pro Tem, criticized the framework for ignoring the need to end tax exemptions for data centers.
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Virginia Senate President pro tempore L. Louise Lucas said data centers are paying $100,000 to $150,000 a year and appear to be drawing workers away from other jobs including residential construction.
Colorado Springs city council
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Council cited need to negotiate large load power contract with Colorado Springs Utilities for Project Taurus
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City council wants more research into AI data center requirements for power, water, and noise
Oregon Data Center Advisory Committee
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Committee consensus found need for more responsible oversight of data center industry and centralized information repository about Oregon data centers' type, water and energy use, and tax breaks.
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Oregon Data Center Advisory Committee held seven fact finding meetings over nine months and released preliminary learnings and questions report.
Sharon Carson
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Sharon Carson, Senate President, says move would help protect state taxpayers from burden of data center development
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Senate President Sharon Carson announced the Senate would explore legislation to protect New Hampshire taxpayers from data center development
Tim Kaine
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Senator Tim Kaine advised voters to put local candidates on record to keep data center negotiations open rather than secret
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U.S. Senator Tim Kaine warned that the rapid growth of AI data centers needs to come with more transparency
Lashrecse Aird
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Sen. Lashrecse Aird called the framework a critical first step in proper management of data centers with emphasis on protecting ratepayers and natural resources while strengthening local oversight
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Sen. Lashrecse Aird, D Henrico County said the framework Spanberger proposed is a critical first step in proper management of data centers
Congressional Research Service
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Data center cooling systems use chemical treatments including acids, disinfectants, biocides, corrosion inhibitors and dispersants, which may be released into wetlands or streams.
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Wastewater discharges from data centers may contain pollutants such as copper, nickel and chromium from metal pipe corrosion.
Jim Justice
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Senator Jim Justice announced at the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Business Summit that we have nothing to worry about when it comes to data centers.
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Sen. Jim Justice stated data center developers need to take care of the environment, water, electricity bills and noise
Tan Parker
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State Sen. Tan Parker plans to introduce data center legislation at the Texas Legislature starting Jan. 12, 2027
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Parker's legislation will establish public discussion and transparency requirements for data centers
Victoria Spartz
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Victoria Spartz has expressed opposition to one of Indiana's largest economic development efforts, data centers
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Victoria Spartz, U.S. Rep., sent a letter to Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum requesting a review of the LEAP Research and Innovation District and other major data center projects across Indiana for energy and water needs, infrastructure costs and protections against passing costs to consumers
Anibal Ramos Jr.
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Anibal Ramos Jr North Ward Councilman sponsored resolution requiring closed loop chillers and water efficient cooling technology for data centers
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Anibal Ramos Jr. led the resolution sponsored for temporary moratorium on data center development
Colin Wellenkamp
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State Rep. Colin Wellenkamp announced plans to lead legislation regulating AI data centers and placing guardrails on companies
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Colin Wellenkamp says protections are needed to secure water and power resources and prohibit utility cost increases from being passed to Missourians that benefit only private AI companies
John Erickson
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Shippingport Mayor John Erickson said the project will create thousands of jobs
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John Erickson, Shippingport Mayor, said Project Phoenix honors the legacy of commercial nuclear energy and opens a new chapter by rebuilding the historic site
Larry Jensen
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Larry Jensen said 'the Carbon County commissioners are committed to allowing these things to move forward,' even with pushback from some residents, and that the silent majority is who the commissioners represent.
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Larry Jensen, speaking for the three Carbon County commissioners, told the Trust Lands Administration board that the Valar Atomics project is critical to rebuilding the county's industrial valuation and easing the property tax burden that shifted onto residents as local coal production collapsed, as the board's minutes record it.
Lee P. Rudofsky
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Judge Lee P. Rudofsky denied Entergy's request for an injunction to prohibit use or disclosure of documents on September 2, 2026.
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Judge said case involves issue of significant public concern and public utility arrangements with data centers have repercussions across state
Wisconsin Rapids city staff
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City staff recommendation cited delay and postponement from original submission in April, high public concern and missing standards and conditions, and multiple inconsistencies across submitted materials.
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Proposed moratorium would last up to 12 months to allow city to amend zoning ordinances related to data centers.
John James
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John James, Republican U.S. Rep., said both he and Benson emphasized importance of local control and guardrails to address concerns about privacy and environmental harms of data centers and artificial intelligence
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John James, a congressman and Republican, supports a moratorium on the construction of new data centers in Michigan
Kathy Castor
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Rep. Kathy Castor, D Florida, is a Democratic co sponsor of the Ratepayer Protection Act.
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Kathy Castor, Florida Democrat, co sponsors legislation with Evans citing skyrocketing electric bills and need to prevent ratepayers from subsidizing data center energy demands
Kristy Nieto
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Kristy Nieto, Public Service Commission Commissioner, stated existing Wisconsin customers should not pay a single cent to subsidize data center service
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Wisconsin Public Service Commissioner Kristy Nieto said Wisconsin customers should not pay to subsidize data center service
Mark Johnson
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Mark Johnson reported that his Entergy power bill included an added $22.81 from a new rider tacked onto power bills in summer 2026.
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Mark Johnson, Republican senator and co chair of the Joint Energy Committee, criticized Entergy for suing the Arkansas Democrat Gazette over First Amendment reporting on power agreements with Google and noted his disappointment with the lawsuit.
Mark Zatezalo
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Del. Mark Zatezalo noted that a data center in McDowell County could bring in substantial revenue but water supply in the area may not support it.
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Representative Mark Zatezalo asked about water impacts of a proposed power plant and data center in Mingo County, raising concerns about water supply availability.
Stephen DeFrank
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Stephen DeFrank, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Chairman, warned that if more data centers interconnect than expected with no new generation, loss of load events could increase from one every ten years to 13 per year by 2030
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DeFrank emphasized need for data center projects to include their own power supplies and for the state to increase overall power generation with a mix of natural gas, nuclear, and green energy
Cathy Kipp
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Sen. Cathy Kipp said more people learning about data centers leads to more opposition
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Larimer County survey showed 94 percent of residents do not want a data center in county
Jason Kuboushek
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City attorney Jason Kuboushek estimates legal risk to city at minimum $20 million, potentially $150 million
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City attorney cited legal risk of 20 million dollars in damages if the city lost a lawsuit over the moratorium
Nancy Mace
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Rep. Nancy Mace said the U.S. must stay ahead of China with AI but should not put data centers in residential neighborhoods
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U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace called for a one year moratorium on data center development in South Carolina
Ro Khanna
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Rep. Ro Khanna proposed a Data Center Bill of Rights that would ban data centers within 2,500 feet of homes, schools, childcare facilities, hospitals and nursing homes
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Rep. Ro Khanna, D Calif., called for a Data Center Bill of Rights and introduced a resolution in August 2026 laying out suggested guardrails on data centers
JD Vance
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Vice President JD Vance said Americans should not be scared and expressed concern about AI companies requesting government regulation
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Vice President JD Vance states data centers are important to AI economy but should build dedicated power sources and put power back into grid
Matthew Brownlee
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Matthew Brownlee says the time will be used to hear from residents, planners and industry experts and to look at issues like water use, electricity and environmental impacts
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Matthew Brownlee, Council Vice chairman, proposed the data center permit delay ordinance
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
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Study warns rapid data center growth could increase consumer electricity costs
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PUC released independent analysis warning rapid data center development impacts electricity reliability
Rick Zbur
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Assemblyman Rick Zbur authored legislation requiring the California Public Utilities Commission to create a special electricity rate structure for large data centers so power costs don't shift to regular ratepayers
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The proposed legislation requires data centers to sign long term contracts to purchase power, cover wildfire related costs, and contribute to grid upgrades
West Virginia Department of Commerce (via Governor's plan)
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Department of Commerce will engage directly with local leadership to align private sector investments with municipal needs
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Before the law passed, more than 50 West Virginia counties had no way to approve, reject, or place conditions on large data center projects
Terry McGuire
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McGuire and Nash voiced their dissent in a joint statement, saying supporting growth and economic development does not mean approving every project or type of development
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Roanoke City Council gave consensus to the city manager, aiding the process in moving forward
Alberta government
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The Alberta government has been negotiating with TC Energy since 2024 to force pipeline capacity investment but negotiations produced no viable solutions.
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The cabinet report says escalatory and direct measures are required after TC Energy negotiations failed.
Mark Shepherd
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Mark Shepherd, Clearfield Mayor, voted in April for measures to permit a controversial data center proposal in Box Elder County
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Clearfield Mayor Mark Shepherd said data centers are not listed as approved or acceptable in any city zone, so city has no way to approve or deny a proposal
Doug Duncan
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Columbia County Commissioner Doug Duncan stated that Google was an opponent during negotiations but understood the county's vision.
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Doug Duncan, Columbia County Chairman, said the county is building a partnership that has the potential to generate billions of dollars in revenue for Columbia County and provide meaningful property tax relief for homeowners
Matt Krause
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A planned data center in Westlake was discussed at the town hall
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Krause said the state could develop a legislative agenda for data centers for the 2027 session
Rob Creager
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Wyoming remains among nation's top 10 producers of marketed natural gas
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Rob Creager, Wyoming Energy Authority Executive Director, said interest in third party power generation is growing largely driven by prospective large load customers like data centers.
Tracie Threadford
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Mayor Tracie Threadford said the decision was made out of caution as the city prepares for potential future development
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No potential data center developers have approached the city at this time
Ron Wyden
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Excise tax should offset data centers' rising energy demands and workforce disruption
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Sen. Ron Wyden, top Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, proposes new federal excise tax on data center development
Tennessee law (Tenn. Code Ann. § 67-6-206)
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Qualified data centers in Tennessee receive sales tax exemptions on certain computer equipment, repair services, and backup power infrastructure after investing at least $100 million and creating 15 full time jobs
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Qualified data centers in Tennessee can purchase electricity at a reduced 1.5% tax rate after investing at least $100 million and creating 15 full time jobs
Jeff Gordon
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Gordon's plan calls for clear protections for energy ratepayers from data centers' additional and peak usage demands
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Gordon emphasizes the need for added infrastructure for new transmission lines, roads, or other improvements when data centers come to a town
Dave McCormick
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Sen. Dave McCormick shared reports on Aug. 27 detailing an investigation led by Republicans into anti data center non profits over their ties to China
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McCormick said China knows the AI race will shape the future and Chinese money may be funding groups working to stop data centers America needs
Stacy Garrity
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State Treasurer Stacy Garrity, a Trump supporter, has said she supports a pause on data center development
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GOP state Treasurer Stacy Garrity called for a temporary moratorium on all data center development in Pennsylvania.
Bryce Bird
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Bryce Bird said EPA air quality standards would remain and projects must use best available control technology
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Bryce Bird, director of Utah Division of Air Quality, said Utah would not change public comment requirements
Evan Glass
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Glass cited county residents' concerns about potential environmental impacts of data centers
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Councilmember Evan Glass said there are concerns about water impacts to the Potomac River, utility bill rate payers, and community effects
Randy Delatte
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As of now, there are no plans for a data center in Livingston Parish
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Randy Delatte, Livingston Parish President, stated he has not signed a nondisclosure agreement regarding any business coming to Livingston Parish
Karen Liot Hill
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Executive Councilor Karen Liot Hill said discussions about a massive data center in Bow are happening now and called for immediate action instead of waiting for a moratorium in July 2027.
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Executive Councilor Liot Hill said waiting for a moratorium until the next state budget takes effect in July 2027 is too late and the Governor should use executive authority to put an immediate temporary moratorium in place
Kip McDaniel
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Bow Selectboard Chair Kip McDaniel confirmed the town has been having talks with a private business interested in building a data center
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Bow Select Board Chairman Kip McDaniel said data centers can be valued very highly and that in a property tax based state that can be hugely beneficial
US Rep. Stansbury
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US Rep. Stansbury voices concerns about New Mexico water use for Project Jupiter data center
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US Rep. Stansbury called on New Mexico agencies to provide Project Jupiter water information
John-Paul Young
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Young raised concerns about data center financing nationally, arguing companies are overextended by over 10 fold their capital capacity
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Commissioner John Paul Young stated the commission has approved a tax plan for one data center in Caddo Parish and that is probably enough
Jill Koford
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Rep. Jill Koford, R Ogden, stated that the scale and rapid growth of data center investment raise legitimate questions about whether the current framework and available data remain adequate
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State Rep. Jill Koford sponsored the bill to provide transparency and reporting mechanism for data centers
Skull Valley Band of Goshute Indians
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Skull Valley Band of Goshute Indians opposes the proposal citing groundwater depletion and contamination risks
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Skull Valley Band sent letter of opposition to Gov. Spencer Cox but did not receive response
N. Warren Hess III
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Any data center would be prohibited from drawing electricity from the public grid for normal operations or taking water from the adjoining Naugatuck River.
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Any data center project must meet strict environmental requirements and generate at least $14 million annually for the borough.
Pete Pasternak
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Mayor Pete Pasternak opposed the data center idea and cited excessive noise as a common complaint
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Pasternak stated there were no formal plans for a data center in Desloge
Don Dempsey
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Volusia County is highly susceptible to sinkholes, with approximately 10 percent of Florida being most susceptible and Volusia in the heart of one of those areas
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Don Dempsey, council member, said he wants the ban to be permanent and not a temporary moratorium
Jake Garfield
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Jake Garfield, Utah Office of Energy Development Deputy Director, said adopting new water efficient technologies is necessary in a state with constrained water resources
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Jake Garfield told the Trust Lands Administration board that Valar Atomics has been a strong partner as a tenant at the San Rafael Energy Lab, and that small modular reactors offer a path for data centers to grow without adding air emissions or heavy water use, as the board's minutes record it.
Paul Cutler
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Rep. Paul Cutler said smaller data centers don't have the outsize impact that the 100 megawatt plus data centers do
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Rep. Paul Cutler said artificial intelligence has changed data center size, impact and policy questions, and that lawmakers need to think about things differently.
Diana Helm
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Commissioner Diana Helm said a data center could come into the county and that officials are trying to put a pause on anything happening until they have done their research
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Commissioner Diana Helm stated her goal is to enact a countywide moratorium on data centers until state lawmakers address the matter in the 2027 legislative session
Sen. McCay
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Sen. McCay said he does not feel that property tax should be used as much to incentivize data centers
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Sen. McCay said Utah is ahead of most of the country in data center policy
Alberta Utilities Commission
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The Alberta Utilities Commission is tasked with determining whether accompanying power infrastructure is in the public interest
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The commission said the project would have been too close to the surrounding community and Synapse failed to justify the location choice
Vic Fedeli
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Economic Development Minister Vic Fedeli said data centres present opportunity for capital investment, economic growth and digital infrastructure, but not all proposals will deliver the same value to Ontario
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Economic Development Minister Vic Fedeli said the Ford government is responding to vocal local opposition over rising electricity prices, noise pollution and environmental impacts
Danielle Smith
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Smith said data centre projects in Alberta will pay their own way with no subsidies, grants, discounted power or taxpayer backstop
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Premier Danielle Smith described AI data centres as digital refineries that upgrade natural gas into computing power and intelligence
James Hackworth
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Hackworth stated that threatening violence is not activism, distinguishing it from legitimate democratic disagreement and protest
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Councilmember James Hackworth said council members received a legitimate death threat
Max Miller
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Max Miller, U.S. Rep. from Ohio, said he supports Ohio's HB 983 requiring large new or expanded data centers to obtain local voter approval, operate with closed loop water systems, stringent environmental controls, pay for water and environmental impacts, generate off grid electricity, disclose development agreements and chemical use, and forgo local tax incentives
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In May 2025, Max Miller voted for federal budget package that included preemption provision prohibiting states and localities from regulating AI data centers
Utah Military Installation Development Authority
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Utah's Military Installation Development Authority said it is on pause, awaiting permit requests for the Stratos project
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Utah Military Installation Development Authority stated the Stratos Project aligns with long term national defense, energy resilience, and economic development goals
Will Jawando
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Councilmember Will Jawando said data centers previously received tax incentives but now the county wants to ensure adequate public benefit and energy protection
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Councilmember Will Jawando said he introduced a moratorium bill covering the Dickerson project and thanked the Executive for taking action
Kay Ivey
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Gov. Kay Ivey signed President Donald Trump's Ratepayer Protection Pledge to keep electricity costs tied to data centers from being passed on to households
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Meta data center will be the 20th of its kind in the United States
Kristen Gonzalez
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New York Senate Bill sponsored by Sen. Kristen Gonzalez would have created a new electricity rate class for data centers, mandated public comment periods, and required public disclosure of power use and water consumption
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The Responsible Data Center Development Act has bipartisan support from both chambers of the state legislature
Greg Rothman
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Rothman stated he had nothing to do with the actual data center deal but RSR Realtors received real estate fee for sale of land
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Pennsylvania state senator Greg Rothman made money from 30 million dollar sale of property in June 2025 to PAX-1 data center developer
Paul Bettencourt
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Paul Bettencourt, state senator, said counties do not have the legal authority to ban data center construction
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Paul Bettencourt said he is open to Texas' 254 counties having more input on data centers but stressed critical importance to state and country economic development
Kristen Lamb
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Kristen Lamb said residents want to move forward with a moratorium or make it explicit that data centers cannot be approved
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Kristen Lamb expressed concerns about water quality impacts, increased electricity bills and noise pollution from the data center
Robin D. Meier
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The Village of Mundelein found out about this project after it was approved, permits issued, and construction started
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Mundelein does not get any money or revenue from the Grayslake T5 Data Center project
Christy Knowles
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Vantage paying for traffic control and supplementing with flagmen
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Traffic control expected to continue until at least October
Casey Kaiser
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Meta and Apple funded nearly the entire aquifer system
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Data centers pay same water rates and system development charges as any other industrial developer
Jason Beebe
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Prineville is home to both Facebook and Apple data centers with 15 year tax exemptions beginning to expire
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Regulations will likely aim to protect energy infrastructure and water supplies from being overburdened
J.D. Ford
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J.D. Ford introduced Senate Bill 79 for the 2026 session with similar proposals regarding disclosure and local site assessments, which did not advance beyond the Senate Utilities Committee
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J.D. Ford, state senator, introduced Senate Bill 135 in 2025 calling for disclosure of projected power and water use and local site assessments before construction permits, and quarterly electricity use reporting to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission
Thomas Galvin
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Galvin stated that data centers should not be located near people or residential areas
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Board Chair Thomas Galvin stated the modernized ordinance was about six months in the making
Philip D. Murphy
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Given that P.L.2025, c.98 initiates a study about the energy impacts of data centers, amending that existing law to incorporate the specific aspects of energy and water usage in this bill is a natural fit.
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These changes are designed to streamline related efforts to evaluate the impacts of data centers on State and regional resources, and to create an initial assessment after which future reporting requirements may be considered based upon the information gathered.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders
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Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Governor of Arkansas, says there is no better place for this investment than in West Memphis
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Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Google's investment is the largest capital investment in Arkansas history
Jaye O'Donnell
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Jaye O'Donnell said data centers located in industrial zones is a win for those facilities, the industry and the community alike
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Mesa updated its code to modernize zoning for data centers, which were previously classified as indoor warehousing
Scott Somers
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Mesa Vice Mayor Scott Somers says the updates benefit the city
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District 6 Councilman Scott Somers in 2023 commented that southeast Mesa had more than its fair share of data centers
Adam Moore
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State Rep. Adam Moore said lawmakers are seeking more information and public input to work on legislation to regulate data centers.
Charles E. Schumer
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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
Lynette Crow-Iverson
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Lynette Crow Iverson, Colorado Springs City Council President, signed a Civility Pledge.
Margaret Scott
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The Winnebago Tribal Council has approved a resolution opposing hyperscale data centers on or near its reservation
Scott Wopata
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Northfield has no data center application before it and no developer has approached the city seeking to build one.
Traer Morgan
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Mayor Traer Morgan says the city is being proactive about adopting an ordinance before developers approach
Dina Titus
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Rep. Dina Titus pushing Public Lands Accountability Act to ensure data center projects on public lands adhere to NEPA
Michael Turner
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Michael Turner, vice chair and supervisor of the Ashburn District in Loudoun County, Virginia, identified six factors with highest impact on communities: noise, power, water, emissions, setback, and appearance
Ryan McMahon
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Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon wants communities across Central New York to be ready for data center developers
Doug Goehring
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Doug Goehring called the data center discussions political grandstanding
Micaela Wuehler
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Micaela Wuehler, Lincoln County Commissioner, appointed to 19 member Nebraska Data Center Task Force
Scott Hege
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Scott Hege believes decisions about data center development, including tax breaks and community investments, should be made locally rather than at the state level.
Winnie Brinks
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Winnie Brinks, Democratic leader of the Michigan state Senate, expressed openness on September 28 to considering a moratorium on new data center developments
Andy Kim
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Andy Kim said two AI centric bills are attached to annual defense policy bill in Senate
Erin Maye Quade
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Sen. Erin Maye Quade said the federal Ratepayer Protection Act is a great first start but does not account for heat islands, water, noise or light pollution
Frank Pallone
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Frank Pallone called for nationwide moratorium on data center construction in June
James Kenney
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State Environment Secretary James Kenney expressed disappointment with developers' lack of communication and failure to engage with the community regarding Grant County data center.
Joe Covington
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County officials decided against an outright ban on data centers, instead pursuing clear regulatory rules with zoning requirements placing data centers in heavy industrial zones and requiring conditional permits.
Josh Gottheimer
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Josh Gottheimer introduced legislation to create national standards for AI agents operating in U.S.
Shannon Zimmerman
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Republican Assemblyman Shannon Zimmerman authored 2023 legislation resulting in a tax exemption for data center equipment and software, backed by Microsoft, business groups and several utilities.
Warren Petersen
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Warren Petersen, Senate President, said a moratorium is not needed and that data centers need to generate their own power and be responsible for their water.
Amanda Rodriguez
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Council Member Amanda Rodriguez said 'I think there are some fights worth setting the precedent and trying' regarding San Marcos data center ban
Joe Fauth
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Grimes County Judge Joe Fauth said Terafab project is classified as chip manufacturing plant with an on site data center only to aid the manufacturing business.
Shawn Teamann
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Sherman Mayor Shawn Teamann said residents raised concerns about cost of living, gas, insurance, housing, taxation and efficiency
Shelley Luther
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State Rep. Shelley Luther said lawmakers are preparing to partner with governor to deliver on property tax and data center priorities
Vivek Ramaswamy
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Vivek Ramaswamy said legislation addressing data center development is too complicated to pass during the legislative session scheduled for next week
Adair County Board of Supervisors
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No developers have approached the county with plans to build a data center in Adair County as of the hearing date.
Andres Cano
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Supervisor Andres Cano stated that Pima County Health Department has raised serious questions about how data centers might impact the county's water supply, air quality, heat, noise, energy, and health.
Anne Allen Westbrook
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State Rep. Anne Allen Westbrook expressed concern that data center industry is moving too fast and nobody has made the case of what communities get out of it
Bill Kling
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Bill Kling, District 4 City Council Member, stated he is opposed to any additional data centers coming into Huntsville and the city should not give them inducements
David Williams
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David Williams said the development will take the city out of financial troubles and spur economic growth
Ed Potosnak
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Ed Potosnak, NJDEP Commissioner, called this the largest action ever taken against a data center in New Jersey
Erin Brockovich
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Communities are mounting bipartisan grassroots backlash against data center developments
George Stewart
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George Stewart, Supervisor, warned that the 90 day grace period would fire a starter pistol and predicted there would be a race to file applications
Head of New Jersey DEP
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Data center in Vineland received more than $1 million fine
Izzy Patoka
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Izzy Patoka, Baltimore County Councilman Democrat, said he has heard from no one he represents who wants the moratorium lifted
Jenn Allen
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Supervisor Jenn Allen said the moratorium would help ensure the county studies impacts including air quality and emissions, water use and water stress, land use and green space, cumulative impacts and community vulnerability, light pollution, construction related dust
Jennie Robinson
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Jennie Robinson, Huntsville City Council President, said the one hyperscale data center in Huntsville is plenty and future proposals should be evaluated under formal city policy
Joanna McClinton
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Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton said Pennsylvania would not be in a space for a data center moratorium
Jonathan Anna
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Cayuga County Legislator Jonathan Anna said the county would not pursue a moratorium because it does not oversee zoning, but he supported the resolution urging Hochul to sign the statewide legislation.
Lauren McLean
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Boise Mayor Lauren McLean stated opposition to proposed data center on federal land south of Boise, calling sale of public lands shortsighted and calling for statewide framework protecting natural resources.
Maureen Willis
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Data centers impact electricity costs to residents through generation, transmission, and distribution costs in Ohio
Montana Supreme Court
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Montana Supreme Court determined that allowing an initiative to fail due to retroactive deadline change is greater harm than approving it and having it potentially overturned later
Public commenters at Adair County Board of Supervisors meeting
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Supervisors heard concerns about noise and water usage from data centers during the public hearing.
Rohli Booker
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Councilwoman Rohli Booker introduced ordinance creating committee and moratorium on data centers
Shane Walter
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Shane Walter, county zoning director, said the ordinance language is thoughtful and addresses key concerns, describing it as potentially overregulation.
Sheila Ruth
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Sheila Ruth, Maryland Delegate, told the planning board the county should consider capping data center size because larger centers have greater impact on power grid, water systems, pollution and noise
Sioux County Board of Supervisors
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A proposed data center project in Sioux County prompted the June moratorium.
Todd Crandell
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Todd Crandell, Baltimore County Councilman Republican, said the moratorium is appropriate because the industry has not answered questions about environmental impact and energy costs
Zach Boyd
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Zach Boyd said the U.S. does have a lead over China in AI, depending on how you measure the race, and the nation should be able to maintain it for some time
Amanda Ballard
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Commissioner Amanda Ballard stated the moratorium would give staff time to fill gaps in Manatee County regulations regarding data centers, which are not adequately addressed in land development code or comprehensive plan.
Andrea Verobish
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Andrea Verobish and Scott Barger represent most of Blair County and part of Huntingdon County
Anthony Russo
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Anthony Russo, City Council President, stated Gov. Maura Healey executive order grants municipalities authority over data center approvals.
Ashley Moody
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Republican U.S. Senator Ashley Moody says consumers should not pay costs associated with data centers and that environmental protections and local input are important
Jay Stearman
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Jay Stearman, county planner, stated large scale data centers require substantial water and electrical resources comparable to small municipalities and do not support many long term employment opportunities, often emitting low frequency nuisance noise.
Jessica Coker
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Jessica Coker, Spartanburg County councilwoman, voted against the moratorium, saying no evidence had been presented demonstrating a clear threat to residents
Mark Deter
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Mark Deter, city administrator, says Rose Hill does not have sufficient water resources to sustain a data center, noting El Dorado has a lake providing 10 million gallons of water a day.
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
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Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago stands to bring in millions of dollars in potential new revenue if it can sell treated sewer water to data centers
Ohio Supreme Court
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The court's majority ruled cities cannot create new legal rights allowing residents to sue data center owners through a ballot initiative, citing limits on municipal power
Patrick Casilio
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Clarence Town Supervisor Patrick Casilio has publicly said he would oppose a data center development if one were proposed in the town
Ryan McDougle
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Ryan McDougle, Senate Minority Leader, said the framework echoes concerns about energy generation dynamics and that Virginians across parties are experiencing higher power bills.
Andrew Smith
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Andrew Smith, Executive Director of the Mississippi Association of Supervisors Minority Caucus, said the convening goal was to provide local leaders with factual information to make informed decisions about data center projects affecting their communities.
Bob Duff
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Bob Duff calls for no new data centers in Connecticut or on the New England grid until strict laws on AI and data centers are enacted.
Cindy Holscher
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Cindy Holscher called for statewide moratorium on new giant corporate data centers
Dan Atchison
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The city could extend the moratorium by six months if approved.
David Marks
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David Marks, Baltimore County Councilman, stated that the public needs more opportunity to comment on data centers, describing it as a complex issue involving land use, taxation, and water use.
Jerry McNerney
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Jerry McNerney, state senator, said the bills ensure data centers absorb the costs of their energy use, not California ratepayers
Josh Riley
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Representative Josh Riley introduced the FAIR Data Act to stop data center projects from driving up energy bills for Upstate New York families
Mark Kelly
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Mark Kelly, Arizona Senator, plans to introduce legislation creating a fund that AI companies would pay into to support workers displaced by technology
Nevada Governor's Office
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The 2015 Senate Bill 170 data center abatement program did not contain protections for energy or water use.
Stephen Grammont
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Stephen Grammont, Dover-Foxcroft Select Board Chair, said jitters about data center projects are 'not a make believe concern' despite low odds of one being built in town
Steve Padilla
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Sen. Steve Padilla, D San Diego, introduced Senate Bills 886 and 887 which ensure data centers pay all required transmission infrastructure upgrade costs and generation costs.
Ty Masterson
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Ty Masterson said he would not put data centers across state to suck up water, rebutting Holscher
Val Hoyle
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Val Hoyle, Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. from Oregon's 4th Congressional District, co sponsored or voted for several bills to regulate AI and address data center impacts, including the Ratepayer Protection Act and Bernie Sanders' Ban Artificial Super Intelligence Act
William Brawley
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Republican commissioners William Brawley, Tommy Tucker, and Donald van der Vaart rejected the project because Duke Energy failed to demonstrate how it would adhere to the Ratepayer Protection Pledge
James Mueller
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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
Jennifer Brunner
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Justice Jennifer Brunner concurred with the majority while noting sympathy for Fischer's arguments
Patrick Fischer
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Justice Patrick Fischer dissented, arguing courts should make final determinations on referendum legality rather than election boards
Andy Zachmeier
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Commissioner Andy Zachmeier said the ordinance has been negotiated well and lacks industry input in the process
Mike Morris
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Mayor Mike Morris said the pause was not an attempt to ban or prohibit data centers but a period of time needed to develop a reasonable plan that would look out for the long term interests of the community.
Nathan Boehm
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Chairman Nathan Boehm said ordinance will need tweaks in the future and there is need for more discussion on general tonal noise policy
Paul Tokach
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Commissioner Paul Tokach requested change to reclamation bond requirements
Rick Platt
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Rick Platt, President and CEO of Heath Newark Licking County Port Authority, states data centers directly account for about 0.5 percent of Ohio's gross domestic product compared with 15 percent for manufacturing
Aftyn Behn
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Representative Aftyn Behn said she will file legislation for the 2027 session prohibiting the state from issuing tax exemptions for three years
Amy Bodek
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Amy Bodek, Department of Regional Planning Director, issued memorandum as interim guidance while county moves to codify prohibition in zoning regulations
Glen Sturtevant Jr.
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State Sen. Glen Sturtevant Jr. questioned what provisions take effect immediately versus going to the General Assembly for approval
James Kay
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Woodford County Judge Executive James Kay said the decision came after listening to the community wanting to protect their homes
John McAuliff
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John McAuliff, Virginia Delegate, called the framework an enormous step forward in protecting communities and putting Virginia as the national leader on data center regulation.
John Williamson
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John Williamson, Conservative MP, called on New Brunswick to reject Beacon Data Centers' proposed AI data centre in Saint John.
Kannan Srinivasan
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Kannan Srinivasan, Virginia State Senator, stated Loudoun families have borne costs of data center growth without sufficient protections.
Matt Martin
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Sound and noise ordinances were major concerns at the hearing, with residents and councilors noting that dBA measurements filter out lower pitch noises.
Missoula city staff
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City staff first proposed allowing up to 10 percent of a new development to include a data center without triggering a lengthy rezone request that would need Missoula City Council approval.
Misty Rebik
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Misty Rebik, advisor to Senator Bernie Sanders, stated that the rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence technology is driving data center proliferation.
Raul Torrez
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New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez argued the Water Code's narrow emergency exception does not authorize approval without notice and hearing for a change and that the Office of the State Engineer ignored its own guidance.
Rex Adams
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Rex Adams, Gage County Supervisor, said as soon as the board gets regulations in place, the better off they are and should not drag it out.
Samantha Martin
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Samantha Martin, Board Chair, stated the current UDO requires administrative review and approval of data centers if application is in correct zoning district
Terry Kilgore
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Terry Kilgore, House Minority Leader, said the proposal is internally contradictory regarding data centers' power sources and grid support obligations.
Tom Jankovsky
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Commissioner Tom Jankovsky said the board should look at having a conversation about how to deal with data centers in the county's land use code.
Jason Pizzo
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Jason Pizzo, Florida state senator, publicly opposed Avila's SB 1118 public records exemption for data center projects
Jimmy Patronis
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Jimmy Patronis, Florida District 1 representative, voted to advance H.R. 9430, the Ratepayer Protection Act, which would protect ratepayers from paying costs of AI data center power and grid infrastructure.
Confirmed by the record: Patronis voted Yea on H.R. 9340, U.S. House of Representatives roll call 312, September 16, 2026. Read from the statement's words: Jimmy Patronis voted for H.R. 9430. The statement gives the number as H.R. 9430; the record's Ratepayer Protection Act is H.R. 9340. Checked against the roll call the record holds on the bill, as the clerk printed it.
Bill data from LegiScan, licensed CC BY 4.0. The record chooses the bills, writes each stage in its own words and cites the legislature's own page for every bill.
Joe Fivas
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City manager Joe Fivas clarified city is still drafting PUD, expects completion by 5 p.m. Friday Sept. 18
Joe Nicola
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State Sen. Joe Nicola plans to file legislation for the upcoming session regulating AI and data centers
Mike Nelson
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Mike Nelson said of the Valar Atomics lease, 'We weren't always sure what to ask about,' because the deal was a first for the board.
Mike Simpson
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Rep. Mike Simpson stated he heard from Idahoans about data center concerns, particularly rising costs, and supports establishing guardrails to ensure state and local control over data centers
PUC (Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission)
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PUC Study warns of electricity shortages unless supply keeps pace with AI data center growth
Roland Rainey
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Roland Rainey proposed the delay to allow the city to address remaining questions including negotiations with Colorado Springs Utilities for a large load tariff contract
Securities and Exchange Commission
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A 2016 SEC lawsuit accused Paxton and William Mapp of concealing stock compensation from investors and allowing Paxton to operate as an unregistered broker
Thomas Beach
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State Rep. Thomas Beach said bill by Rep. April Cromer and co sponsored by Rep. Lee Hewitt would require data centers to pay for infrastructure including electricity and water.
Tony Martines
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Tony Martines said nuclear power fits the long range plans of Carbon County, an energy producing community, adding 'We have the workforce. We have the space. We have all the infrastructure.'
unnamed House and Senate sponsors
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The bill would codify portions of President Trump's Ratepayer Protection Pledge, a voluntary agreement signed by over 300 utilities, electric cooperatives, hyperscalers and others
Brown County Planning
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Committee concerns include protection of electrical ratepayers, land use, wetland preservation, water resources, energy and water efficiency standards, noise pollution, and infrastructure costs
Casey Bradley
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Casey Bradley, City Administrator, stated the purpose of the education series is for city officials and residents to learn about data center impacts while drafting zoning ordinances to manage data centers, should they come to Sheboygan; no project is currently planned
Christa Yoakum
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Lancaster County Commissioner Christa Yoakum stated that Lancaster County has very little land zoned industrial and would not have enough property in one place for a data center under current zoning.
City of Gary
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There are currently no data centers in Gary.
Deshundra Jefferson
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Deshundra Jefferson, Prince William County Board Chair, said change would require any new data center to get special approval from board
Elizabeth Township commission president
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Commission president revealed that someone has approached Elizabeth Township about building a data center
Geoff Marke
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Geoff Marke, Missouri Office of Public Counsel chief economist, stated public counsel recommends community support be required for AI data center companies
George P. Morrill III
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Bee County Judge George P. Morrill III stated that while Texas is a private property rights state, a clearer legislative framework is needed to navigate the balance between property rights and broader economic and environmental impacts on rural communities
Governor's Data Center Advisory Committee
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The Data Center Advisory Committee fielded more than 700 written comments and nine hours of verbal comments since February, with roughly 90% expressing opposition to data centers
Hakeem Jeffries
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Hakeem Jeffries calls Ratepayer Protection Act a step forward but says more needs to be done on AI concerns
Jocelyn Benson
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Jocelyn Benson, Democratic Secretary of State, emphasized importance of local control, as well as establishing guardrails to address concerns about privacy and environmental harms of data centers and artificial intelligence
Juli Briskman
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Juli Briskman, Algonkian District Supervisor, said data center development has moved faster than land use policies and raised concerns about noise, air quality, water, substations and power lines affecting schools and communities
Julie Moore
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Julie Moore, Vermont Secretary of Natural Resources, testified to U.S. Congress in support of the Water Cost Accountability Act, which would require data centers to pay for water infrastructure costs.
Kristen McDonald Rivet
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Representatives Kristen McDonald Rivet (D MI) and Don Davis (D NC) held a press conference on data center tax incentives outside the Capitol
Leo Rogers
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Leo Rogers, Loudoun County Attorney, said a moratorium is not allowed under Virginia law but the board can pause consideration of legislative applications for good reason
Loudoun County attorney
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County attorney told the board that an indefinite moratorium would not be legal, while the proposed temporary pause would be limited to 12 months
Matt Bradford
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Matt Bradford, House Majority Leader, stated that failure to address the reliability crisis will cost lives and cause economic damage
Matt McKee
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Matt McKee, Republican senator, questioned why Entergy was recouping costs for Cypress Solar from regular ratepayers through the rider when Entergy claimed Google was covering all costs associated with serving data centers under the Fair Share Plus pledge.
Michael Vose
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Michael Vose, former chair of the N.H. House Science, Technology, & Energy Committee and sponsor of HB 672, argues that data centers should provide their own power under House Bill 672 rather than being subject to a state moratorium.
Mike Kehoe
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Gov. Mike Kehoe has repeatedly touted the benefits of building data centers in the state
NYSERDA
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NYSERDA is evaluating how to interconnect new large load customers without overloading the grid while minimizing impact on ratepayers.
Peter Nicolaysen
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Commissioner Peter Nicolaysen said the county has not yet received an application from the developer and the board must weigh potential property tax revenue against potential harms and risks.
Salem city officials
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Town hall focused on hearing input on data center water usage, noise, job creation and electricity consumption
Texas Workforce Commission
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Texas does not keep a public, separate count of how many people work at data centers, what jobs they hold or what they earn
Tom Ford
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Grand Forks County has begun discussing potential ordinances or policies to address how future data centers should be approached and regulated.
unnamed Oregon city and county officials
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Hillsboro pushing back against expansion and Clackamas County commissioners starting conversations about data center development
Wayne Johnson
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Wayne Johnson states county could put a moratorium in place on data centers being built in the county.
Dave Schatz
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Presiding Commissioner Dave Schatz did not vote for Crooked Creek rezoning
Gilroy City Council
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Amazon data center project on 56 acre parcel zoned for heavy industrial use is not affected by the moratorium; Amazon is said to be considering a second data center which would be halted by the freeze.
Governor Hochul
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Governor Hochul stated New York has nation's first data center moratorium in effect
Grier Hopkins
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Grier Hopkins, Fairbanks North Star Borough mayor, said his community's economy and culture strongly depends on the military and the F-35 fighter squadron placement.
Haley Stevens
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Rep. Haley Stevens said higher electricity bills should not fall on communities as data centers expand
John Vercher
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Anti data center activists have been attending City Council meetings
Jonathan Jackson
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Rep. Jonathan Jackson said data centers in the tech sector are unregulated, unbridled and not very philanthropic
Lawrence Hajna
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New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Coast Guard monitoring found no observed impacts to the Hackensack River or wildlife from the diesel spill.
Lima city officials
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Moratorium does not apply to Google data center already under construction
Lisa Murkowski
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Lisa Murkowski, Republican U.S. Senator, stated she does not support bringing data centers to Alaska military installations because the state is not able to support them due to an insecure energy base.
Natalie Murdock
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Whatley's family has up to 1.6 million invested in data center companies
Ralph Norman
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Rep. Ralph Norman said decisions about data centers should be left to states and local communities under 10th Amendment rights
Rich McCormick
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Rep. Rich McCormick said data centers can generate tax revenue, improve local infrastructure and support energy production
Rob Crossen
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Town supervisor says town must act on data center application despite moratorium due to statutory requirements
Saskatchewan NDP
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Saskatchewan NDP calls for province to pause construction on large scale AI data centres until robust public consultations completed
Scott Derickson
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Woodburn City Manager says water impact from data centers could exceed city's water supply capacity
Shamann Walton
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San Francisco data center codes have not been updated since 2001.
Shameka Parrish-Wright
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District 3 Council Member Shameka Parrish Wright agreed with Hawkins in opposing data center development
Tammy Hawkins
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District 1 Council Member Tammy Hawkins expressed concerns about the potential environmental and health impacts of data centers, particularly for her West End constituents where a hyperscale data center is already being built
Texas governor (unnamed)
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Texas governor wants data centers penalized for not responding to water inquiry
Tony Scales
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Tony Scales, Council Member, votes for exemption after supporting initial moratorium
Yassamin Ansari
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Rep. Yassamin Ansari said Arizona needs to pause the expansion of data centers until the state assesses long term impacts on water and ratepayers
Chatham County Attorney
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County attorney recommended a shorter moratorium period than one year
Dean Kicklighter
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Commissioner Dean Kicklighter introduced the moratorium initially for a year long period
Gene Yaw
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Republican Sen. Gene Yaw said 18 months ago we probably are going to have blackouts and brownouts
Gina Hinojosa
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Hinojosa and other Democrats are calling for an immediate moratorium on new data centers and an end to tax handouts for developers
Helen Kerwin
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State Rep. Helen Kerwin urged Abbott in March to consider pausing large scale data center development in rural communities
Kathy Dolter
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Kathy Dolter, Board of Health Chair, discussed light pollution health impacts including Alzheimer's, cancer, diabetes and hypertension
Kelly Semrad
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Commissioner Kelly Semrad requested discussion of one year or longer temporary pause on AI data center development to allow staff to study impacts
Mark Carney
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Mark Carney stated project will attract more than C$50 billion in capital investment, making it the largest capital investment in Saskatchewan's history
Matt Hall
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Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall expressed interest in taking up some data center regulations
Mike Stanzilis
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Mount Arlington Mayor Mike Stanzilis addressed concerns about electric bills, water use, local taxes, and community benefits from data center investment
Philadelphia City officials
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City officials identified two sites in Philadelphia with potential for AI data centers but no current proposals exist
Susie Drish
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A public hearing on data centers in Jefferson County was held in August, with only two attendees from the unincorporated area
Wayne Kenniker
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Wayne Kenniker, Supervisor, emphasized the importance of protecting residents from data centers
Alex Kelly
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Alex Kelly, Commerce Secretary, stated data centers are a big shiny economic development object with a lot of catches.
Bruce Westerman
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U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, R Arkansas, said data centers get a bad rap and issues can be resolved when everyone is on their A game.
Don Raleigh
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Don Raleigh, former superintendent at Pryor School District, said data center investment from Google brought major expansion and multiple iterations of continued expansion that continue today, and contributed to the park to becoming a fruition, was a benefit for community and school district, helped CareerTech and capital government, and enabled school district improvements across the whole distri
Doug Burgum
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Doug Burgum, U.S. Secretary of the Interior, said the administration wants to support companies like Prologis and committed to accelerating permitting.
Keisha Lance Bottoms
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Rick Jackson is invested in a data center in Texas that has received backlash from residents
Rick Handley
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Rick Handley, Mason County Commission President, says county officials have no control over when and where data centers come
Alanna Hnatiw
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Sturgeon County Mayor Alanna Hnatiw said the arrival of Meta's data centre and other projects has highlighted a need for more clarity, oversight, communication, and a cohesive strategy
Chris Czember
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Redcliff Mayor Chris Czember said nothing has been approved and nothing is in permit process
Jason Berry
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Councillor Jason Berry said there are jobs and good things happening with data centres but also some negatives and called for a more fulsome review and conversation
Kristin Toms
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Councillor Kristin Toms said Alberta pays 28 per cent higher electricity costs than other jurisdictions because electricity grids are regulated almost everywhere except Alberta
Smithfield
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Smithfield is reviewing a complex that could include a data center.
Tyler Moore
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No current data center projects in Kokomo
Adam Hinojosa
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State Senator Adam Hinojosa states data centers should strengthen communities and secure their own power and water resources
April Fleming Miller
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Delegate April Fleming Miller's District 4 team sent a letter to the County Executive requesting an extension to the DRRA comment period for a data center agreement.
Brian Jean
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Minister Brian Jean states increased natural gas demand from AI data centres is among concerns from project proponents
Butler County officials
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Butler County officials stated no data centers are currently planned
Chris Russell
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Dover Township Trustee Chris Russell signaled interest in holding a public vote on whether a data center is welcome in Dover Township
David A. Garza
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Cameron County Commissioner David A. Garza endorses Fluidstack's commitment to pay own energy and infrastructure costs and maintain low water usage
David Cary
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County zoning regulations do not define data centers
Eddie Treviño Jr.
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Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr. states county is obligated by state law to issue permit once developer meets all requirements but must monitor compliance
Herman Carnes Jr.
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Fairfield Mayor Herman Carnes Jr. visited a Patmos data center campus in Kansas City and described it as a multi story tech campus with a data center on at least one floor, stating it was quieter than many imagine.
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
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Michigan Economic Development Corporation will not disclose which companies apply for data center tax incentives, citing confidentiality
Randall Doneen
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DNR Deputy Director Randall Doneen raised concerns about the environmental review for the proposed Hermantown data center, including gaps in groundwater data and lack of alternative site analysis
Taylor Budowich
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Taylor Budowich states that newest generation of data centers are adding power to the grid and using closed loop cooling systems that do not use as much water
Walt Trierweiler
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Walt Trierweiler, Office of Public Counsel, said Duke's tariff proposal does not set out a distinct rate schedule for large load customers
William Johnson
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Butler County officials say no data centers are currently in the works
Adrian Shropshire
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Adrian Shropshire, Ferguson mayor, opposed the data center proposal and plans to vote against it
Amy Klobuchar
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Amy Klobuchar stated she would require any data center project to cover 100 percent of energy and grid costs.
Daniel Troy
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Daniel Troy stated Ohio is a national leader in both operational data centers and tax breaks offered to these facilities.
David Sykes
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David Sykes, chair of the Morrow County Board of Commissioners, said decisions over data centers on private property are up to local government
Jeff Myers
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Rep. Jeff Myers represents District 42, which includes Montgomery and Warren Counties, where a large data center is being built
Kevin Cook
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Shawnee County Commissioner Kevin Cook addressed data center debate at county level
Lisa Demuth
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Lisa Demuth, House Speaker, negotiated bipartisan legislation that passed protecting Minnesotans' energy bills and putting data centers on the same playing field as other businesses for energy costs.
Louisa Conklin
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Louisa Conklin, Frederick County Council member, stated data center developers have legal avenues to protect themselves from council oversight and that water protection is a community priority.
Louisiana state
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Project must fully fund its own power generation and grid infrastructure costs
Aaron Pilkington
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State Representative Aaron Pilkington presenting on data centers to Arkansas Legislative Black Caucus
Boulder City officials
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Boulder City officials opposed the data center project
Cole Hefner
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Cole Hefner, incumbent Republican state representative for Texas House District 5, supports data center regulations to protect water but not a moratorium
Dana Nessel
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Attorney General Dana Nessel seeks 90 percent minimum billing demand instead of 80 percent for Google data center contracts
Ernest Ashbridge III
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In Salem Township in Luzerne County, a supervisor signed an NDA involving Amazon in 2024 and one involving QTS in 2025.
Falls Township supervisors' chairman
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In Falls Township, Bucks County, the supervisors' chairman signed an NDA in 2024 with an attorney representing Amazon.
Heather Kimball
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Hamakua Council member Heather Kimball stated data center developers target around 3,000 data centers by end of this decade across United States including Hawaii
Interior Board of Land Appeals
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BLM did not conduct new environmental assessments when Townsite Solar changed project from solar to data center
Jack McNeely
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Jack McNeely says data centers can help build next generation of good jobs in Southwest Indiana.
James P. Danly
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James P. Danly, US deputy secretary of energy, stated restart will return 615MW of reliable baseload generation
Jamie English
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Commission Chairman Jamie English said a moratorium would send the wrong message and that the county lacks rules for issuing data center permits
Jeff Darrow
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Jeff Darrow proposed a 10,000 square foot size limitation for standalone data centers with larger facilities requiring a use permit
Jonathan Nikkila
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Mayor Jonathan Nikkila said the city is trying to get ahead of data center development with great laws and high standards
Kayla Wilkinson
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In Shippingport, Beaver County, borough Secretary Kayla Wilkinson in October signed an Oracle America Inc. NDA although the document was not signed by Oracle.
Lower Mount Bethel Township elected officials and staff
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In Lower Mount Bethel Township in Northampton County eight different elected officials or staff each signed a mutual confidentiality agreement with Talen Energy Supply.
Manchester officials
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Officials may consider middle ground options such as restricting data centers to industrial zones, requiring larger setbacks from homes, adding noise limits, and mandating traffic and utility reviews.
Matt Glaesman
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Matt Glaesman, Planning Director, stated St. Cloud currently has no large scale data centers and no current proposals
Mike Cooper
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Mike Cooper, Vance Development Authority executive director, said military is looking for ways to keep critical operations running if public grid goes down
Mike Murphy
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Mike Murphy voted against Senate Bill 98 because he opposed special tax incentives to data center industry
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North Coventry Township supervisors
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Board opposition is not automatically a final denial unless it controls the remaining approvals the project still needs
Nottingham town officials
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The temporary ordinance is intended to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of Nottingham and the surrounding communities, along with the regional watershed
Oregon Governor's Office
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State advisory committee is expected to deliver policy recommendations by the end of the year
Oshkosh city staff
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No data center projects currently proposed in Oshkosh or Winnebago County
Pam Feagle
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Commissioner Pam Feagle proposed a 12 month moratorium on data centers to allow time for land development revisions
Rob Merchant
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Many South Carolina counties studying the footprints of large data centers
Russet Perry
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Sen. Russet Perry called for a statewide data center moratorium
Stacy Goss
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Stacy Goss proposed a temporary moratorium on data center proposals that did not receive support
Three State Representatives
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All speakers at the meeting opposed data centers in St. Francois County
Tom Tiffany
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In January 2026 Tom Tiffany called data centers exciting new technology and voted for a federal bill to speed their construction
Virginia congressman (unnamed)
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Virginia congressman proposing federal rules aimed at controlling where data center facilities are built and who pays for infrastructure required to support them
Ike Broaddus
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Ike Broaddus, Fauquier County Supervisor, stated the company had no chance of approval for a data center for more than a year
Memphis leaders
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xAI Colossus data center in Memphis invested 25% of tax revenue into communities within 5 miles of site under agreement with Memphis leaders
Randy Christmann
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Public service commission chair said agency could develop a decommissioning program for data centers modeled on coal mine reclamation and wind farm rules
Ray Long
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Morgan County Commission Chairman Ray Long states a recently enacted data center moratorium was hollow because the county had no authority to enforce it.
Scott Weygand
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Chelsea City Council President Scott Weygand said Chelsea needs to develop zoning standards for data centers
Tennessee Department of Revenue
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Tennessee Department of Revenue does not track revenue lost through data center sales tax exemptions
Arizona Governor's Office of Resiliency
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Governor's Office of Resiliency report found communities are overwhelmed by the volume and scale of proposed data center projects
Clay Mitchell
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Clay Mitchell, Storey County Commissioner, stated he does not advocate for other jurisdictions to do what Storey County did with Switch and Google data centers
Cynthia Zwick
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Cynthia Zwick, director of the Residential Utility Consumer Office, attributed backlash to a lack of community engagement from data center developers, utility companies and elected officials
Eastport City Council
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City Council expressed unanimous opposition to underwater AI data center construction in Eastport waters
Jeff Schroeder
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Warren's current zoning ordinance does not specifically address data centers, which could limit the city's ability to regulate proposed projects
Joseph Burgis
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Montville Township Planner Joseph Burgis warned officials against outright bans and proposed smart zoning policies for data centers
Kevin Thompson
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Arizona Corporation Commission Commissioner Kevin Thompson stated it is not realistic to simply say no to new data centers
Mindy Moore
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Council Secretary Mindy Moore raised concerns about potential strain large data centers could place on Warren's electrical infrastructure after severe storms in July knocked down more than 60 power lines
Richard Blumenthal
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Senator Richard Blumenthal launched a nationwide investigation in March into the use of NDAs and other restrictions that may limit public disclosure of data centers' energy usage, water needs and potential community impacts
Sam Robinson
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Deputy Chief of Staff Sam Robinson said the administration wants to respect local decision making in zoning and siting, noting that some parts of Pennsylvania have one house per square mile where data center siting may make sense
Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio Cortez introduced federal legislation to pause all new data centers until strong national safeguards are in place
Joseph Farrell
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Joseph Farrell, Valley View School Board director, called for regional coordination among Northeastern Pennsylvania communities to resist data center development.
Doug Krogmeier
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Doug Krogmeier, Planning & Zoning Director, wrote that ordinance ensures new industrial development does not have infrastructure demands that become burden on existing residents and businesses
Mike Rounds
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U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds says data centers should go only where actively welcomed by local populations and long term solution likely lies in space based data centers
Stephen Tamang
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Stephen Tamang, Rapid City Council President, says that right now large scale data centers are not a net positive and are not welcome in Rapid City from his standpoint
Vicki Fisher
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Vicki Fisher, Community Development Director for Rapid City, says communities have experienced issues with data centers including water usage, sewer impact, electric usage, noise and vibration
Dr. Theresa Cullen
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Dr. Theresa Cullen, director of the Pima County Health Department, said she found almost no established guidance from other large local health departments in the Big City Health Coalition on how to assess data center projects
Ryan Braunberger
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NDAs are not enforceable under current statute according to Senator Braunberger
Troy Downing
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Rep. Troy Downing says data centers can bring investment but decisions should be made by communities, federal government should take light touch approach, and Montana's senior water rights must be protected
Burgin school board member
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Mercer County city of Burgin considering data center that could bring hundreds of millions in local taxes over 15 years
David Bennett
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Chairman Bennett stated he does not think the community needs a large scale Meta data center but will not impose an outright ban due to potential legal jeopardy
Jan Kulmann
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Mayor Jan Kulmann stated she is subject to ethics and conflict of interest requirements and will recuse herself if needed
Jim Flynn
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Jim Flynn of Kentucky Association of School Superintendents says group supports lawmakers clarifying whether data centers qualify for manufacturer tax breaks
Larry Pack
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West Virginia Treasurer Larry Pack issued a report showing data centers will be taxed at much lower rates than their actual value.
New Mexico Attorney General
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New Mexico AG backed environmental groups challenging Project Jupiter before state Supreme Court
Trey Goodwin
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Okaloosa County Commissioner Trey Goodwin stated I know a lot of jurisdictions have taken the position that they either need to ban or put on moratoriums for these things, I'm concerned that is taking the wrong approach
Cecil Reddick
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Cecil Reddick, president of the police jury, said the police jury faces pressure from Meta, Entergy Louisiana and Gov. Jeff Landry to not impede construction
Democratic-NPL Legislative Leadership
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Democratic NPL Legislative Leadership stated Republican lawmakers blocked bills for a pause on new data center development
Jim Runestad
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Senator Runestad says repealing tax credits and disclosure restrictions would undermine data center development in Michigan
Karen Raye
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Karen Raye, an Eastport city councilor, said small municipalities must spend taxpayer dollars to assess data center projects before developers even begin.
Aaron Birst
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The Executive Director for the North Dakota Association of Counties spoke about the role local governments play in deciding where, how and under what conditions data centers can be built
Arkansas Public Service Commission
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Commission rejected Entergy's proposed accounting treatment for Google's upfront payments, requiring portions of agreement to be renegotiated.
Chris Krackman
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Commissioner Chris Krackman said he wanted to hear the Planning and Zoning Commission's assessment before making final decisions
David Bristol
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David Bristol, Prosper Mayor, spoke against Project Tomahawk as a private resident, calling for denial because there were no local or state guidelines for data centers.
Donald Kreis
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New Hampshire Consumer Advocate Donald Kreis reported developer considering data center project of up to 200 MW for Bow
Michael Rulli
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Rep. Michael Rulli of Ohio told Fox Business Chinese Communist Party has infiltrated Ohio with propaganda against data centers
Office of People's Counsel
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None of the seven Maryland data center projects included in the relevant forecast have a formal agreement with a utility
Ricky Goff
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Ricky Goff, Council Member, stated at November 3, 2025 Zoning Committee meeting that he signed a confidentiality disclosure concerning proposed use of land off Buddy Ellis Road
Theangelo Perkins
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Mayor Theangelo Perkins said no company has approached Harpersville about building a data center
Van Johnson
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Savannah Mayor Van Johnson said the rapid pace of data center proposals in Georgia sparked the need for the city to begin addressing the issue
Chris Murphy
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ECIDA attorney Chris Murphy said intergovernmental agreement established responsibilities for each entity and provided legal basis for financial contributions
David Osborne
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House Speaker David Osborne said Kentucky should evaluate whether incentives deliver a return for taxpayers
Karen Lewis Young
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State Senator Karen Lewis Young introduced study legislation to analyze data center economic, environmental and energy consequences
Steve Carra
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Rep. Steve Carra stated that hyperscale data centers are an existential threat and may cause the extermination of humanity if not carefully managed
Trisha Boyett
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Board member Trisha Boyett said revised fixed rate structure would produce greater tax payments over life of agreement than using lower millage rates
Clare Killman
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Clare Killman was absent from the meeting
Daniel Didech
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Daniel Didech said he is going to push for passage of the POWER Act when the General Assembly returns to Springfield for the fall veto session
Dirk Burton
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West Jordan Mayor Dirk Burton said data centers help 'keep the taxes low for our residents and provide the services that our residents desperately need'
Mona City leaders
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Mona City government said they had not received any formal data center application or development requests and have not made a commitment of water, sewer, or electricity for this data center
Nancy Maxwell
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Nancy Maxwell voted against the moratorium
Roger Burdette
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Commissioner Roger Burdette admitted the lack of transparency in the project announcement was a mistake and said he was wrong not to inform the community sooner
Alabama Attorney General
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Alabama attorney general stated the state will continue advocating for consumers amid AI data center buildout
Indiana Department of Environmental Management
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PFAS chemicals found in Marion County water systems including Speedway and Citizens Energy Group
Jennifer Kuhn
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Jackson Mayor Jennifer Kuhn received several threatening voice mails on her personal business number and town hall line
Georgia Public Service Commission staff
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If data center terminates contract early, PSC would decide whether Georgia Power could recover costs and who pays
Loveland City Council
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City has not received any applications for data center facilities
M. Teresa Ruiz
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Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz said the bill is a commonsense measure to give policymakers tools to protect consumers and manage resources responsibly
Michael Venezia
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Assemblyman Michael Venezia said requiring consistent reporting will give a clearer picture of data center impact and allow the state to better understand demands and plan accordingly
Salem city planning staff
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Verrus, the Google backed company, must resubmit application with noise study, separate application for each development site, and archaeological review
Alberta government and Meta
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Meta's proposed data centre will have a closed loop cooling system with annual water use equivalent to a golf course
Austin Davis
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Lt. Gov. Austin Davis said the Shapiro Administration has put strict new guardrails in place on data center development
Chad Krueger
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Hyperscale data center projects can span thousands of acres
Danielle Conrad
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Senator Danielle Conrad criticized Pillen's announcement that he would deny tax incentives for data centers, as a 'performative' attempt to suspend state law and tax policy through an executive order.
Eric Bellas
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No inquiries have been made to Fremont County for data center projects
Erin Allen
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Erin Allen expressed concerns about water sourcing from Mozingo Lake for White Cloud Acres project
Joel Arends
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Joel Arends, Lincoln County commissioner, proposed a moratorium to pause hyperscale data center development and allow time for local government understanding
Johnathan Newman
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Johnathan Newman, State Representative (R Troy), voted in support of House Bill 646
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Peter Hubbard
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Peter Hubbard, Georgia Public Service Commissioner, stated data centers contribute to rising power bills and energy should come from lower cost resources
Scott Johnson
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Scott Johnson, Columbia County Manager, said the goal is to find innovative ways to grow the economy, protect residents, and reduce the burden of property taxes through the partnership
Sean Hornbuckle
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West Virginia House Minority Leader Sean Hornbuckle said law should be amended to allow some local control over data center development
Tate Reeves
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Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves said the developments represent more than $20 billion in investment
Bernie Sanders
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Senator Bernie Sanders has called for a moratorium on data center construction
Carol McFarlane
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Carol McFarlane, planning and development services director, said data center water and electricity impacts are huge and noise and low frequency sound pose public health concerns
David Crowley
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David Crowley stated that local communities should have control over whether data center projects are built nearby and any data center should be built by union labor
District 6 Councilmember
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District 6 Councilmember stated that District 6 has been at the epicenter of data center growth with resident concerns about neighborhood impacts and transparency in the development process.
Dwayne Morin
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Town Manager Dwayne Morin said residents have expressed opposition to data center developments
Jennifer McNamara
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Jennifer McNamara, Lincoln County Speaker, suggested considering company ownership location requirements in data center ordinance parameters
Jennifer Shabazz
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Democratic candidates in St. Joseph County are calling for an outright ban on new hyperscale data centers
Mike La Rosa
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PSC Commissioner Mike La Rosa stated Duke's petition appears facially noncompliant with Senate Bill 484 requirements
North Berwick Select Board
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The Select Board determined the potential impacts of data centers outweigh the benefits
Rick Jackson
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Rick Jackson said data centers produce so much property tax revenue that they can eliminate property tax bills for everyone else in at least 70 counties.
Todd Yates
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Commissioner Todd Yates stated data centers cannot be stopped
Troy Kent
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Troy Kent, council member, said there is nothing positive that he heard about data centers in communities
Elaine Hicks
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Elaine Hicks cast the sole nay vote on the data center ordinance amendment
Madison County Quorum Court
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The moratorium allows the county to investigate data centers, digital asset mining businesses, and similar large scale digital compute based operations and the costs and benefits of such projects
Marty Cooke
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Vice Chair Marty Cooke said data centers will not provide jobs; multi billion dollar investment for 10 to 12 jobs
Mathew Mendisco
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The town received inquiries in 2026 from Pure Green Colorado and Toto Labs Inc, site selectors who expressed interest in developing data centers in the area
Mike Forte
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Chair Mike Forte stated he is adamantly opposed and will not vote for approval of data centers due to water and power draw concerns
Pat Sykes
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Commissioner Pat Sykes stated data centers are very noisy, use a lot of electricity and water
Blake Parsons
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Blake Parsons, Woodford County Board member District 3, stated county should approach data center regulations diligently and comprehensively
Eric Stahl
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Eric Stahl, Tazewell County Board member, recommended considering three to six month moratorium on data center applications
Frank Joseph
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Judge Joseph appears to side with county, ruling equitable estoppel does not apply to legal deadline matters, citing precedent from Yellowstone County case
Jacob Frey
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Data centers should be regulated and not serve as sole use of a property
Jason Thompson
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Rep. Jason Thompson is working on a bill to limit MIDA authority to within five miles of military installations
Margi Hoffmann
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A statewide moratorium on data centers is unlikely to make the final bill
Mitch Milenkovic
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Mitch Milenkovic, Mayor of Stickney, stated opposition to a data center at Hawthorne Race Course, citing water and power demand, noise, and nuisances
Rosemary Brown
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Republican state Sen. Rosemary Brown announced a plan to introduce a package of bills requiring developers to undergo third party evaluation of water use.
Amy Briel
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State Rep. Amy Briel discussed the POWER Act which would address data center energy and water demands
Dave Boelk
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Mendota Mayor Dave Boelk said Mendota is not considering a ban and is open to data centers
Doug Fiefia
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Rep. Doug Fiefia, R Herriman, expressed concern about who constituents could hold accountable if something falls through the cracks in a data center approval process
Gene Monk
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City Council Member Gene Monk voted for a one year moratorium to allow time for community research before making a decision
James Reid
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La Salle County Board member James Reid said he will vote against every data center that comes near La Salle County
Jeff Grove
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La Salle Mayor Jeff Grove said his city is open to data centers
Jim Dunnigan
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Rep. Jim Dunnigan, R Taylorsville, expressed concern about Utah giving away significant tax breaks to attract data centers while needing the jobs
Kevin Nelson
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Mayor Kevin Nelson confirmed that no moratorium was legally in place following the July meeting, and the moratorium failed to pass at both the July and August 20 meetings
Mike Schultz
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House Speaker Mike Schultz said legislators are united that they do not want a state full of data centers
Robert Hasty
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Mayor Robert Hasty said the city has been drafting its own data center ordinance but wants to wait until the state acts first
Roxanne Gourneau
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Tribal executive board member Roxanne Gourneau stated Fort Peck historically struggled with acquiring clean, drinkable water and cannot compromise water and environment with uncertainty
Salix City Council
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The moratorium would have suspended all communication with Google as the tech giant explores constructing a data center on land in Salix
Andrea Salinas
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Rep. Andrea Salinas said every community deserves to drive a hard bargain with data center developers and share in the benefits from data center growth
Bill Lee
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Gov. Bill Lee visited Fisk amid data center controversy
Brad Finstad
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Brad Finstad says data center projects should be a community decision, not handed down by Washington.
Dave Anderson
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City Community Development Director Dave Anderson stated the city has done more vetting on this amendment than on anything else
Kevin Oyler
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Councilman Kevin Oyler stated he takes the issue seriously and is doing his homework despite having many questions
Mayor Young
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Mayor Young hopes for clarity on data centers and TVA rates at open session
Mike Johnston
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Mayor Johnston stated the process is about putting Denverites over data centers and protecting air, water and quality of life
Pennsylvania Governor
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Executive order mandates data center projects receive all required local approvals before permits are issued
Rep. Hawkins
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Rep. Hawkins said lawmakers are discussing current state policy on data centers and how to define data centers moving forward
Roger Strohm
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City Engineer Roger Strohm said traffic at shift change is crazy
Shane Marshall
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Councilman Shane Marshall emphasized that getting guardrails right is important
Shawnee city commissioners
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City commissioners said the moratorium will give officials time to study potential data center developments and update regulations
Virginia Economic Development Partnership
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Virginia leads nation in planned data centers, with Northern Virginia accounting for largest concentration of digital infrastructure on Earth
Chris Jordan
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County Commissioner Chris Jordan said data centers could consume the same energy as one half of the entirety of Spokane County.
Chuck Grassie
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Mayor Chuck Grassie said no proposals for data centers have been submitted to Rochester but expressed concerns about water usage, energy usage and environmental impacts
Ellie Boldman
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State Senator Ellie Boldman introduced a bill draft request to ban large scale data centers statewide for the 2027 Montana legislature session
Patterson city attorney
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Patterson remains in the early stages of determining how it will regulate the developments.
Patterson City officials
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City officials said the additional time will allow Patterson to examine potential effects on water supplies, energy infrastructure, air quality and noise levels.
Raymond Wayman
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Raymond Wayman, Zoning Board of Approval member, stated ordinance allows city to ask right questions of data center developers
Utah officials and investors at Beehive Energy Alliance
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Workforce shortages, not funding or ideas, may be the real constraint on energy project delivery in Utah
Donna Y. Frazier
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Parish Attorney Donna Y. Frazier said a moratorium cannot be enacted through a resolution and requires an ordinance and master plan
Doug Capps
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Mayor Pro Tem Doug Capps referenced approximately 1,400 acres of undeveloped land near the bypass that could require city water and sewer service and possible annexation if developed.
Matt Zacher
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Wisconsin Rapids Mayor Matt Zacher stated data center development would have broken ground in May without community backlash
Michael Shirley
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Council member Michael Shirley requested that if the developer does not honor a 45 day wait period, the council should call a special meeting to consider a moratorium.
Kimberly DeYong
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Kimberly DeYong said municipalities can get ahead and be proactive by putting controls in place before regulations are enforced upon them
City of Colorado Springs
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Colorado Springs released a data center plan with six point standards
Mesa city spokesperson
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City spokesperson said rule changes were implemented to keep meetings safe and productive
Angela Tovar
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Angela Tovar, commissioner of Chicago's Department of Environment, said current policies do not reflect what modern data centers look like
Jared Patton
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Jared Patton, project manager at Chicago's Department of Environment, said the city wants to develop recommendations thoughtful about local context rather than copying other areas
Nathan Ip
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NDP Technology and Innovation critic Nathan Ip accused the government of deciding the matter before consulting the public and described the approach as a concierge service for foreign billionaires
Terri Sewell
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U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell opposes Project Red Clay and published opinion piece against the data center.
Brittany Lopez
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Brittany Lopez, Assistant County Manager, said the county is establishing land use to ensure responsible planning and smart growth if data centers are proposed
Melanie Verzwyvelt
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Administrative law judge Melanie Verzwyvelt recommended the PSC reject Meta's effort to quash subpoenas
Brian Schuth
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Eastport City Manager Brian Schuth said the proposal is equivalent to an idea scrawled on a bar napkin by very smart people who may not know if it's possible
Ed Zink
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Judge Ed Zink wrote it was regrettable that county officials gave Solberg wrong deadline but error not enough to overturn county decision
Judge (unnamed)
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A judge found that Lowell residents may have been denied a meaningful opportunity to challenge the project during the state permitting process
Kent O'Donnell
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Sheriff Kent O'Donnell stated that signature gatherers were removed for their actions and that one person put physical hands on a deputy
Marty Dougherty
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Sioux City Economic and Community Development Director Marty Dougherty said there are no plans for a data center at the site and the label should not have been applied.
Lynne Viscio
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Plymouth Township Council President Lynne Viscio said O'Neill rejected more than 40 proposed safeguards and conditions
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
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ATC filed numerous substantial changes to its project application during the proceedings, which led to the revocation
Damon Rahn
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Effingham County commissioners clarified they signed no NDAs and have no agreements with OpenAI
David Willis
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Republican state Reps. David Willis and Jeff McNeely said residents asking questions about energy, water, noise, and who benefits from the projects deserve answers but argued that blocking data centers through moratoriums is the wrong answer
Stephen Lecce
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Stephen Lecce, Ontario Energy Minister, says data centers must demonstrate community benefits to operate
Natali Fani-Gonzalez
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Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani Gonzalez stated the compromise went from six months to two years, settling on 18 months
Phil Kieffer
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Effingham County Commissioner Phil Kieffer said 'No groundwater will ever go to this project. It will be supplied by surface water... It will be coming from the Savannah River.'
Effingham County manager
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Effingham County manager details OpenAI data center process
Tiffany O'Donnell
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Cedar Rapids offered data center companies tax credits; companies pay less than a third of commercial property taxes for the first 20 years
Tooele commissioners
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The proposed ordinance is about creating rules before a company submits a proposal, not in relation to any specific data center or project
Effingham County Industrial Development Authority
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OpenAI's property tax abatement was announced as 50 percent for 15 years; county records obtained by WTOC show a 37.5 percent reduction
Sally Housser
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Shadow Minister Sally Housser said differing government messages added to public uncertainty about Moose Jaw project
Tim McLeod
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Moose Jaw North MLA Tim McLeod indicated the lack of power allocation meant the Moose Jaw proposal would not proceed
Governor Jeff Landry and Meta
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Governor Jeff Landry and Meta announced expansion of initial $10 billion investment to $50 billion
Mike Jacobson
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Sen. Mike Jacobson indicated willingness to introduce a bill to remove data centers from the Imagine Nebraska Act
Sheldon Jones
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Sheldon Jones, Richland Parish School District Superintendent, said teacher bonuses are life altering for teachers and families
John Horhn
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Mayor Horhn met with Entergy Mississippi CEO Haley Fisackerly and former Mayor Kane Ditto on April 30 to discuss data centers
Tina Clay
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Tina Clay stated city intentionally adopted budget $23 million too high to justify data center project
Brenda Stumbo
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Ypsilanti Township Supervisor Brenda Stumbo says residents and officials will continue to fight the project and are optimistic about stopping it given that other communities have stopped data centers
Doug Winters
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Ypsilanti Township Attorney Doug Winters says township will not negotiate with U M and Los Alamos over the project and their only goal is for them to leave
Lou DiPalma
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Lou DiPalma, Rhode Island state senator, said he and others submitted both successful and unsuccessful data center tech proposals in 2026
Public Service Commission
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Public Service Commission estimates Wisconsin will need 40 percent more peak demand power in coming years due to data center boom
Brian McFadden
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Brian McFadden, County Administrator, stated the county followed proper procedures before the Board took its vote and the State's Attorney's Office will represent the County
Michele Norton
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Hyperscale data centers use millions of gallons of water per day and their electric demand often requires governments to build new power infrastructure.
Todd Weiler
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Utah Senator Todd Weiler apologized on social media on June 30, saying he was duped after posting earlier claims about Chinese funding of Alliance for a Better Utah
Marc Elrich
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County Executive Elrich stated he is pausing permit processing to create time for the county to establish clear rules before applications move through permitting
Marilyn Balcombe
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Council Vice President Marilyn Balcombe said the moratorium is intended to protect residents from grid strain, brownouts, and environmental impacts while welcoming responsible innovation
Clinton leaders
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Clinton leaders say Amazon's new data center will bring jobs and strengthen local services
Willie Shelton Jr.
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Willie Shelton Jr., planning commissioner, expressed concern about desecration of cemetery and opposition to placing data center on graveyard
Mike Stephenson
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West Memphis City Attorney Mike Stephenson said Google requested an NDA
County officials
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County officials claim the data center will use less water than current agricultural land usage, resulting in a net benefit for the Great Salt Lake
Tyler Vincent
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Box Elder County Commissioner Tyler Vincent said today's decision is just the beginning of the oversight process
Debbie Lesko
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Supervisor Debbie Lesko voted in favor, stating the permit decision was about military compatibility not land use
Steve Gallardo
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Supervisor Steve Gallardo voted no, stating location was not appropriate
Lee Perry
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Lee Perry, Box Elder County Commissioner, said the vote is not the end of the process and the project will be subject to continued oversight and regulatory review
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Mayor declares data center DOA
Richard Regula
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Richard Regula, Stark County Commissioner, said data center is expected to bring in millions of dollars in tax revenue
West Memphis mayor
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West Memphis mayor says Google and Buc ee's projects are moving as scheduled
Mesa city staff
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EdgeCore project not subject to Mesa's July 2025 data center ordinance because initial application submitted January 2024
Officials
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Silicon Ranch will build the facility and sell electricity to Alabama Power
Sue Dibble
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Sue Dibble, Hanover supervisor, said site should be reserved for residential development
Jason Brodeur
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Jason Brodeur said data centers will be one of the most important issues that lawmakers address this year.
Geoff Paddock
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Geoff Paddock, Councilman, says Google employees live in Fort Wayne with families and will be part of the community
Rachel Walden
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Rachel Walden was the lone nay vote
Ted Neitzke IV
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Mayor Ted Neitzke said Vantage is putting all capital up front for infrastructure, city pays them back from TID revenues
Sarah Sanders
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Governor Sarah Sanders says West Memphis is a hardworking community that deserves the resources and recognition brought by Google's investment
Steven Reed
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Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed said investment means good jobs and stronger schools
Scott Butler
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Scott Butler, Mesa City Manager, stated projects will be grandfathered in under new ordinance
Mary Kopaskie-Brown
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Mary Kopaskie Brown is Mesa's planning director
Mesa City Council
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Council in 2023 began expressing concerns about the pace of new data centers coming to Mesa
Rachel Phillips
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All 15 noted data centers are in southeast Mesa, predominantly along the Elliot Road Technology Corridor, which stretches 5 miles between Signal Butte and Hawes roads
West Jordan city manager
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The project would not include a long term significant employment base according to West Jordan city manager
Ellen McNair
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Meta data center project requires a tremendous amount of power
Jenn Duff
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Mesa Vice Mayor Jenn Duff said the driest 12 months in 126 years occurred at the time of the vote and data centers are an irresponsible use of water
Jeremy Whittaker
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Councilman Jeremy Whittaker said the Google investment was huge for Mesa
William Jabjiniak
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Jobs created would average at least $65,000 annually in positions such as systems administrators, technicians, facilities employees and support services
Illinois Appellate Court
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The 2003 Illinois Appellate Court ruled that a law dictating the state gaming board 'shall grant' an application means the board lacked discretion to refuse applicants meeting statutory conditions.
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