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North Kingstown Planning Commission to Revisit Data Center Zoning Amendments July 21
North Kingstown Planning Commission set to continue July 21, 2026 discussion on data center zoning ordinance amendments, per the published agenda.
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Grand County, CO to Workshop New Data Center Zoning Rules July 21
Grand County, CO commissioners set a July 21, 2026 workshop on solar, wind, oil, gas, and data center zoning rules, per the published agenda.
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Calvert County Board to Discuss Proposed Data Center Moratorium July 21
Calvert County commissioners set a July 21 work session on a proposed data center moratorium, with public comment to follow, per the agenda.
MoratoriaOpen the record →
Troy, OH Planning Meeting to Weigh Stricter Data Center Zoning Standards
Troy officials are scheduled to consider stricter data center zoning standards at a July 22, 2026 meeting, per the published agenda.
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Kansas City Committee to Weigh Data Center Transparency Task Force July 21
KC committee set to weigh a data center transparency task force proposal at its July 21, 2026 meeting, per the published Legistar agenda.
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Hopewell Township to Weigh Height Rules for Data Centers, Warehouses
Hopewell Township's July 21 agenda includes a zoning item on height limits for data centers and warehouses, per the official record.
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Corpus Christi Council to Weigh $75,418.86 Data-Center-Linked Contract Item
Corpus Christi council set to review a $75,418.86 data-center-linked contract item at its July 21 meeting, per the official agenda.
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Pacific, MO Council to Weigh Data Center Permit Moratorium July 21
Pacific, MO council set to weigh a pause on data center permit approvals at its July 21, 2026 meeting, per the published agenda.
MoratoriaOpen the record →
West Orange Council Set to Discuss Ordinance Banning High-Density Data Centers
West Orange Council set to discuss ordinance banning high-density data centers at its July 21 meeting, per the published agenda.
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West Orange Council to Discuss Ordinance Banning High-Density Data Centers
West Orange council to discuss an ordinance prohibiting high-density data centers at its July 21, 2026 meeting, per the agenda.
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Tehama County Supervisors to Hold Study Session on Data Centers, Funding Strategy
Tehama County supervisors set for July 21 study sessions on data center policy and county funding strategies, per the official agenda.
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Snohomish County Committee to Discuss Data Center Item July 21
Snohomish County committee agenda lists a 'Data Center Discussion' item for its July 21, 2026 meeting, per Legistar records.
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Why Pausing Data Center Permits Is a Reasonable Move
An opinion piece argues New York is right to pause data center permits. Here's what that debate means for ordinary ratepayers and neighbors.
MoratoriaOpen the record →
Palm Beach Rejects ‘Project Tango’ — But the Data Center Isn’t Dead
Commissioners voted down a project by its code name, yet the underlying approval to build a data center on the site still stands.
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Kentucky Narrowly OKs Data Center Near Shaker Village
A close vote advanced a data center plan near Kentucky's Shaker Village despite public opposition. Here's why local votes like this matter.
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Cass County’s Data Center Pause: Why Locals Cheered
Cass County, Nebraska backed a moratorium on new data centers. Here's why that applause matters everywhere.
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O’Leary Sued Over ‘China’ Claim in Utah Data Center Fight
A defamation suit challenges Kevin O'Leary's claim that China fueled local opposition to his Utah data center project.
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Don’t Let ‘National Security’ Silence Data Center Questions
A new opinion piece warns against China exploiting the data center debate. Here's why local accountability still matters.
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Hamilton County Hits Pause: A One-Year Data Center Moratorium
Hamilton County approved a one-year moratorium on new data centers in unincorporated areas. Here's what that means and why it matters.
MoratoriaOpen the record →
Opinion Fight Over NY’s Data Center Pause: What’s at Stake
A Washington Post opinion piece blasts Gov. Hochul's data center moratorium. Here's what a pause like this actually means for power, jobs, and communities.
MoratoriaOpen the record →
Walker Co. Land Deal Raises Data Center Questions
County commissioners defend a land purchase as a company tries to ease data center worries. Here's what residents should ask next.
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By 2030, Data Centers’ Thirst Rivals Billions of People
A new global projection sizes up data centers' 2030 water and power use in human terms — and it's a wake-up call for U.S. communities hosting…
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Cass County Pushback: What Data Center Fights Mean for You
Nebraska residents are organizing against proposed data centers. Here's why these local fights matter everywhere.
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Stokes County Says No to Data Center Moratorium
Commissioners rejected a pause on a proposed data center, letting the project move forward under current rules. Here's why that matters.
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Chesterfield Residents Finally Get to Question Google
Neighbors near planned Google data centers in Chesterfield get a rare chance to ask questions directly. Here's why that matters.
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New Mexico County Hits Pause on Data Centers Over Water, Power
An 18-month moratorium in New Mexico signals growing local pushback as counties weigh data centers' water and power demands.
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Norwich Data Center Fight Echoes America’s Own Battles
A UK data center dispute near Norwich is a small window into a global pattern: communities pushing back on power, water, and land use.
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Virginia Rally Pushes Back on Big Tech’s Data Center Boom
Protesters gathered at Virginia's Capitol to demand more say over the state's fast-growing data center industry.
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Why Virginians Rallied for Data Center Transparency
A Capitol Square rally spotlights a growing demand: let the public see how data center deals get made before they're signed.
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Trinidad and Tobago’s Data Center Deals: What We Actually Know
T&T signed agreements with US firms opening the door to data centers. Here's what that typically means — and what to watch for.
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Wall Street Bets on Nuclear to Power AI Data Centers
Investors are eyeing nuclear utilities like Constellation Energy as AI data centers strain the power grid. Here's what that means for you.
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Council Split on Data Centers: Why the Debate Matters to You
A local council, residents, and a legal group are divided over data centers — here's what that fight is really about and how to weigh in.
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Why a New Vertiv Plant Matters for America’s Data Centers
Vertiv, a top supplier of data center power and cooling gear, is expanding manufacturing — and that ripples straight into the US buildout.
Water UseOpen the record →
Why Data Center Deals Need Real Planning, Not Rubber Stamps
An opinion piece calls for care and planning around data centers. Here's why that matters everywhere these facilities land.
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Data Centers Are Coming — Is Your Town Ready?
A Missouri opinion piece says preparation matters before data centers arrive. Here's why that's true everywhere.
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Nevada’s Data Center Fight: Why the Heat Isn’t Cooling Off
An opinion piece says Nevadans remain frustrated with data center growth, despite the governor's stance. Here's why that tension keeps building nationwide.
Water UseOpen the record →
Data Centers Should Earn Their Keep, Not Just Show Up
A new op-ed says data centers must prove their worth to communities. Here's what 'earning their place' should actually mean.
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Michigan’s $13M Data Center Tax Break Mystery
Michigan data centers got at least $13M in tax breaks, but details on the deals remain hidden from the public.
Tax IncentivesOpen the record →
Tyler Debate: Data Centers vs. Homes, Water, Power
A Tyler Morning Telegraph column argues the city needs housing and infrastructure investment, not speculative data-center deals.
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Quad Cities Data Center Ordinance: Why Local Rules Matter
A Quad-City Times roundup flags a local data center ordinance in the works. Here's why these town-level rules deserve your attention.
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Data Centers Head to Rural America — So Do the Questions
As hyperscale data centers spread into small towns, residents are asking about power, water, and who really benefits. Here's what to know.
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Alamance County to Weigh a Data-Center Moratorium
Local commissioners are set to begin talks on data centers and whether to pause new projects while rules catch up.
MoratoriaOpen the record →
When Land Is Pre-Zoned for Data Centers, Residents Find Out Late
A N.J. town's land is already 'data center approved.' Here's why that zoning detail matters more than most residents realize.
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Oracle’s $43B Saline Project Wants a Michigan Tax Break
Oracle is seeking a Michigan tax break for a proposed $43 billion AI data center in Saline. Here's what that could mean locally.
Tax IncentivesOpen the record →
Data Center or Housing? WA Faces a Real Tradeoff
A Seattle radio segment asks WA residents to choose between data centers and supportive housing — here's why that framing matters.
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The Power Squeeze Behind Every New AI Data Center
AI data centers need far denser electrical infrastructure than older facilities — and that gap can ripple straight into your utility bill.
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Wausau Moves to Write Its First Data Center Rulebook
Wausau is drafting its first zoning rules for data centers as Wisconsin towns scramble to catch up with the industry's growth.
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Broomfield Hits Pause on Data Centers — What a Moratorium Means
Broomfield, Colorado approved a temporary ban on new data centers, giving officials time to study impacts before more projects break ground.
MoratoriaOpen the record →
Ireland’s Data Center Power Use Is a Warning for the US
Ireland's server farms now use nearly as much power as all its homes combined. Here's why that number matters for American grids too.
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