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Midwestern Cities Impose Temporary Moratoria on New Data Centers

Local councils are pausing approvals to study impacts to water supplies, power grids, neighborhood equity, local infrastructure.

Clearwater Council Approves Church of Scientology Takeover of Downtown Street

OpenAI and Oracle Break Ground on $16 Billion 'Stargate' Data Center in Michigan

Harford County Moves to Ban Data Centers With Emergency Legislation

Lethbridge Council Reaffirms No to New EMS Terms as May 31 Decision Looms

Red Oak Approves 830-Acre Data Center as Counties Press for More Control

Philadelphia Council Approves Hearings on Elected School Board After Closures Vote

Maricopa County Approves Military Permit for Data Center and 700‑MW Plant Near Luke AFB

West Palm Beach Pauses Waterfront Park Plan for Public Listening Sessions

Kagawa Starts Demolition of Kenzo Tange's 'Ship Gymnasium'

Washington County Drops Plan to Name Highway Stretch for Charlie Kirk Over Higher Cost

Boca Raton Voters Overwhelmingly Reject One Boca 99-Year Lease in Referendum

Olathe Approves STAR Bond Pledge for Chiefs HQ as Wyandotte County Sets Stadium Vote

Herten Council Blocks Olympic Referendum, Halting Recklinghausen Vote and Triggering Venue Search

Naperville Council Rejects Karis Critical Data Center After Late-Night Vote

Harford Council Rejects Kocher for School Board Seat

Orange School Board Backs Hungerford Land Sale to Dr. Phillips, Sets Jan. 13 Vote

Bristol Blocks Three-Weekly Bin Plan as Anglesey Opens Consultation and Wirral Weighs Changes

Eagle Mountain Unanimously Tables Energy Overlay That Could Allow Nuclear Projects

Howell Township Data Center Plan Paused After Developer Withdraws Rezoning Request