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News Analysis Local Official Fields Data Center Questions at Forum A community forum saw a local official address data center concerns—here's why these gatherings matter for your power bill and water. August 28, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Tippecanoe County to Weigh New Large Data Center Zoning Rules Sept. 2 Tippecanoe County is scheduled to consider UZO Amendment 129 on large data centers at its Sept. 2, 2026 meeting, per the published agenda. August 28, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Tippecanoe County to Weigh New Data Center Zoning Rules Sept. 2 Tippecanoe County is scheduled to consider a UZO amendment replacing an expiring 2025 data center rule at its Sept. 2, 2026 meeting. August 28, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Mendocino County Board to Weigh Moratorium on New Data Center Approvals Sept. 1 Mendocino County supervisors set to weigh a temporary moratorium on new data center approvals at Sept. 1 meeting, per the agenda. August 28, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Mendocino County Supervisors Set to Review $4.5 Million Data-Center Contract Sept. 1 Mendocino County supervisors set to review a $4.5M data-center contract item at Tuesday's Sept. 1 meeting, per posted agenda. August 28, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Campbell County, VA Board to Weigh Data Center Sites Near Stage Road, Sept. 1 Campbell County's Sept. 1 agenda addresses data center sites near Stage Road, Archer Mill Road, and Quarry Lane, per official records. August 28, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Suffolk Council Motion Seeks Citywide Ban on Data Centers in Zoning Code Suffolk council to consider motion directing Planning Commission to draft citywide ban on data centers in zoning code. August 28, 2026 Read →

News Analysis North Port City Commission to Hold Workshop Addressing Data Center Item Sept. 3 North Port's Sept. 3 workshop agenda lists a data center item; public comment accepted per city policy. August 27, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Marion County Planning Board to Weigh Yearlong Data Center Permit Moratorium Marion County board set to consider up to 365-day pause on data center, crypto mining permits at Aug. 31 meeting, per official agenda. August 27, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Jackson County, MO Legislature to Weigh Data Center Siting Rules Aug. 31 Jackson County Legislature set to weigh AI and data center siting rules at its Aug. 31, 2026 meeting, per the published agenda. August 27, 2026 Read →

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