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News Analysis Livonia Council to Weigh a Data Center Proposal Oct. 12 A data center item is on Livonia's City Council agenda. Here's why that matters and how residents can weigh in. October 6, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Casselton Data Center Fight Puts Farmland on the Line Residents near Casselton, ND are questioning a data center project on prime farmland. Here's why that debate matters everywhere. October 4, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Rejected Data Center Site Pivots to Townhomes: What It Means A data center proposal got turned down, now townhomes are planned for the same land. Here's why these site fights matter everywhere. October 4, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Leon County Weighs Hitting Pause on Data Centers Leon County is moving toward an 18-month moratorium on data centers, a pause that could shape how the county handles power, water, and land… September 16, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Dubuque County Weighs Setback Rules for Data Centers Dubuque County is mapping proposed setback distances for data centers, a local step with big implications for land use and community input. September 15, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Utah County Approves Massive Data Center, Neighbors Blindsided A Utah county greenlit a data center campus the size of 20 Costcos. Residents say they never got a real say. Here's why that… September 14, 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 Portland Skips Data Center Moratorium — For Now Portland officials say a blanket pause on data centers isn't the city's opening move. Here's what that means for residents. 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 →

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