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Monterey Park Votes to Ban Data Centers Citywide

The measure blocks energy‑intensive facilities to protect local power and water supplies.

O'Leary Cuts Utah AI Data-Center Footprint by Half

Backlash to AI Data Centers Deepens, Prompting Moratoriums and Water-Use Bills

Utah Governor Tightens Scrutiny of Stratos AI Data Center as Voters Push for Referendum

Maine Legislature Approves First Statewide Pause on Large Data Centers

AI Data Centers Face Growing Local Pushback Across the U.S.

Sable Restarts Santa Ynez Pipeline With First Sales to Chevron

Wyndham Mayor Steps Aside Over Character Reference To Child Sex Offender

Tysons Casino Bill Clears Virginia Legislature, Awaits Spanberger’s Decision

Forest of Dean Advances Glynchbrook Plan for 3,500 Homes After Tied Vote

Judge Rejects Bid to Halt OpenAI–Oracle Data Center as DTE Nears Second Michigan Deal

Meta Launches $65 Million State-Level Election Effort to Back Pro‑AI Candidates

Mount Pleasant Approves Microsoft Plans for 15 More Data Centers

Manatee Lawmakers Pull Port Authority Overhaul as Skyway Cruise Plan Meets Resistance

Michigan Regulators Approve DTE Power Contracts for 1.4‑GW ‘Stargate’ Data Center

San Diego Council Keeps License-Plate Reader Network Under Tighter Rules After Split Vote

Denmark Breaks Ground on Ukrainian Rocket Propellant Plant Near German Border

EPA Declines Formal Review of $217 Million Burswood Racetrack Plan

Regulators Set Dec. 3 Hearing on DTE Deal for OpenAI–Oracle Data Center as Incentive Rules Face Fresh Challenge

Rhode Island District Quotes $117,000 to Produce Teacher’s Curriculum and Emails