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News Analysis What Leverage Do Communities Really Have on Data Centers? A new Forbes piece asks how towns can benefit from data center growth. Here's the plain-language context on what's actually negotiable. September 12, 2026 Read →

News Analysis S.F. Supervisor Quietly Eyes a Data Center Moratorium A San Francisco supervisor is reportedly drafting a pause on new data centers as public unease grows. Here's why that matters everywhere. September 10, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Gallatin Weighs a Pause on Data Centers — Here’s Why It Matters Gallatin officials are set to vote on a data center moratorium. Here's what that could mean for residents and how to stay informed. September 8, 2026 Read →

News Analysis North Port Data Center Meeting: Residents Still Skeptical Water officials showed up to answer questions on a proposed North Port data center, but residents say they still don't have enough answers. September 6, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Missouri’s Data Center Backlash: Marathon Hearings, Recalls Missouri residents are fighting data center plans with recall efforts, moratoriums, and hearings that stretch past 10 hours. Here's why—and what you can do. September 4, 2026 Read →

News Analysis When a City Has to Explain Its Own Data Center Meetings A Plymouth city government had to clarify why it's holding data center presentations after online speculation. Here's why that gap matters. September 3, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Caddo Commissioners Reject Data Center Moratorium Step Caddo's governing body declined to advance a pause on new data center approvals. Here's what that means and how residents can stay engaged. September 2, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Wixom Pushes Data Center Limits Despite Lawsuit Threat A Michigan city is moving ahead with data center restrictions even as legal action looms — here's why local zoning fights like this matter. August 30, 2026 Read →

News Analysis A Local Impact Study Lands — Here’s Why That Matters A committee has delivered a data center impact study. Here's what these reports usually cover and how residents can use them. August 29, 2026 Read →

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 →

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