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News Analysis Ashlandor Council Set to Consider Data-Center-Linked Contract Item Oct. 15 Ashlandor Council set to consider a data-center-linked, $250 contract item at its Oct. 15, 2026 meeting, per the published agenda. October 14, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Matanuska Borough Assembly to Weigh 6-Month Moratorium on Large Data Centers Oct. 20 Matanuska Assembly set to weigh directing staff to draft a 6-month moratorium on data centers over 20MW, per Oct. 20 agenda. October 14, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Matanuska Assembly to Weigh $825,000 Contract Tied to Data-Center Item Oct. 20 Matanuska Assembly's Oct. 20 agenda lists an $825,000 contract item paired with data-center language, per the posted Legistar record. October 14, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Seaside City Council to Consider 45-Day Moratorium on Data Center Approvals Seaside council to weigh 45-day halt on new data center applications while city studies regulations, per Oct. 15 agenda. October 13, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Seaside Council Agenda Lists $2.07 Million Data Center Contract for Oct. 15 Vote Seaside's Oct. 15 council agenda lists a $2,068,581.01 contract paired with data-center language, per the published agenda. October 13, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Woodford County Board Revisits Data Center Moratorium at Oct. 20 Meeting Woodford County Board set to revisit a data center moratorium and building permits as unfinished business at its Oct. 20, 2026 meeting. October 13, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Hudson, Colorado Board to Discuss Data Center Moratorium at Oct. 14 Meeting Hudson, CO officials set to discuss data center moratorium and code amendment at Oct. 14, 2026 meeting, per published agenda. October 13, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Marshalltownia Zoning Commission to Weigh Extending Data Center Moratorium Oct. 15 Marshalltownia's Plan Zoning Commission is scheduled to hear and consider recommending an extension of its data center moratorium Oct. 15. October 13, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Orange County Drafts Data Center Rules Before Moratorium Ends Commissioners are writing new data center rules ahead of a one-year moratorium lifting. Here's why the fine print will matter to residents. October 13, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Why Data Centers Are Now a Governor’s Race Issue in Oregon Amazon's data center footprint is becoming a campaign issue in Oregon. Here's why that matters everywhere, not just there. October 13, 2026 Read →

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