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News Analysis $1.1B Tax Break, 10 Minutes: What Happened in Lowndes County A $1.1 billion data center tax break cleared county approval in just 10 minutes. Here's what that speed means for residents. October 14, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Colorado Springs Pushes Project Taurus Vote to April City council delayed a decision on the data center project known as Project Taurus until April, giving residents more time to weigh in. September 18, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Grid Operators Are Watching Data Centers Closely A commentary flags that the nation's largest grid operator is signaling new scrutiny of data centers. Here's why that matters for your power bill. August 31, 2026 Read →

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