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News Analysis Harrisonville, MO Aldermen to Weigh Limits on Stacking Data Center Tax Breaks Nov. 2 Harrisonville aldermen set to review Chapter 100 bond and data center tax exemption policy Nov. 2, per published agenda. October 29, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Harrisonville, MO Council Set to Weigh $4,074,000 Data-Center-Linked Contract Nov. 2 Harrisonville council set to weigh a $4,074,000 contract tied to data-center language at its Nov. 2 meeting, per the published agenda. October 29, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Destin, Florida City Council Set for Second Reading of Large-Scale Data Center Ordinance Destin council set for second reading of Ordinance 26-32-CN on large-scale data centers, per Nov. 2, 2026 agenda. October 29, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Tippecanoe County to Weigh Replacement for Expiring Large Data Center Zoning Rule Tippecanoe County is scheduled to consider a new UZO amendment on large data centers Nov. 4, replacing the sunsetting Amendment 123. October 29, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Tippecanoe County Council to Consider Large Data Center Zoning Ordinance Nov. 2 Tippecanoe County Council set to consider UZO Amendment #129, Ordinance 2026-34-CM on large data centers, Nov. 2, 2026. October 29, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Oak Park, Michigan Commissioner Presses Council for Data Center Policy Info Oak Park, MI council agenda for Nov. 2, 2026 shows a commissioner raised data center concerns over environment and infrastructure. October 29, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Siloam Springs Council to Take Third Reading on Data Center Moratorium Nov. 3 Siloam Springs council set to take up third reading of a data center moratorium ordinance Nov. 3, per published agenda. October 29, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Siloam Springs Council Takes Up Third Reading of Data Center Moratorium Nov. 3 Siloam Springs Council to consider third reading of Ordinance 26-25, a temporary data center moratorium, Nov. 3, per the city agenda. October 29, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Pennsylvania’s New Data Center Map Draws Pushback Pennsylvania now ranks 4th nationally in data centers. A new state map meant to track them is already facing criticism. October 29, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Phoenix-Area Neighbors Push Back on New Data Center Residents near a proposed Arizona data center are raising pollution and water concerns, a familiar fight across the US. October 29, 2026 Read →

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