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Gilroy's City Council unanimously approved a temporary moratorium on new data center applications to allow the city to study zoning and development standards for such projects. The pause does not affect an Amazon data center already under construction and follows community feedback about large development projects.

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Twelve candidates for Chesapeake City Council addressed data centers, infrastructure, affordability and collective bargaining at a Wednesday forum. The city has enacted an eight-month moratorium on data center projects while developing comprehensive policy, and nearly all candidates have signed a petition opposing data center development.

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Maryland Governor Wes Moore said he would sign a statewide data center moratorium bill if it reaches his desk in 2027, while noting local authorities can make their own decisions if facilities meet strict state requirements. Thirteen of Maryland's 24 jurisdictions have already introduced temporary bans on data center development.

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Senate Democrats blocked a Republican unanimous consent request to advance the Ratepayer Protection Act, effectively preventing significant data center legislation from passing Congress before the midterm elections.

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The Arcata City Council unanimously approved a 45-day moratorium on new data-center development applications, citing concerns about limited land, resource use, and lack of regulatory framework. Staff must report by October 21 on potential public health impacts and resource demands, with possible extension up to 10 months and 15 days.

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Congressman Chris Pappas and two colleagues introduced legislation to eliminate tax breaks for data centers that were expanded in last year's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which also reduced Medicaid and SNAP funding. The bill would prohibit data centers from claiming 100% bonus depreciation deductions and Opportunity Zone tax benefits.

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The Massena Town Board voted 3-2 Wednesday to reject a proposed six-month moratorium on new data centers, clearing the way for NCCS to pursue its 400-megawatt facility near the former Alcoa East plant. The decision follows months of community debate between supporters citing job creation and opponents raising concerns about electricity and water consumption.

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Sen. Jon Husted introduced legislation requiring regulators to consider making data centers with high electricity usage pay for the power infrastructure they need, but Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich blocked its Senate passage Thursday, offering an alternative mandate instead. The disagreement reflects broader debate over data center costs in Husted's re-election race against former Sen. Sherrod Brown.

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Democrat Deb Haaland announced an eight-point data center policy proposal, including a temporary statewide moratorium on future projects to be implemented by executive order if elected governor. Her plan would exempt the existing Project Jupiter development while establishing standards for future facilities, though Republican opponent Gregg Hull opposes a blanket moratorium.

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Democratic nominee William Lawrence rolled out a "Stop Tech Overreach" plan for the 7th Congressional District that includes pausing data center development, establishing environmental protections, creating AI safety requirements, and funding a jobs program through taxes on AI industry profits. His Republican opponent, U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett, supports aggressive AI policy but opposes federal regulation of local zoning decisions regarding data centers.

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Democratic gubernatorial nominee Deb Haaland pledged to issue an executive order pausing new large-scale data center proposals if elected, while the state legislature develops guidelines addressing transparency, renewable energy requirements, workforce standards and environmental protections.

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Senate legislation requiring state regulators to consider standards for data centers to pay for electric grid upgrades stalled Thursday after House passage, blocked by objections from Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., who argued the bill's voluntary approach was insufficient, and Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, who opposed Heinrich's alternative requiring mandatory payments.

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Mayor Cherelle Parker signed an executive order creating a task force to guide Philadelphia's data center regulations, but residents and environmentalists argue a moratorium is needed immediately to prevent development before protections are in place. More than 2,600 people have signed a petition requesting a freeze on data center development, citing concerns about energy demands, air pollution, and strained resources.

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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland announced Thursday she would establish a temporary moratorium on large-scale data center projects in New Mexico if elected, signing an executive order on day one pending implementation of proposed guardrails on water use, jobs, renewable energy and transparency.

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A Senate Democrat blocked a Republican-backed bill that passed the House 417-3 to require tech companies to pay for data center energy infrastructure costs. The senator proposed an alternative measure he said would more effectively prevent consumers from bearing electricity costs from AI data centers.

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Portland's city council voted unanimously to discourage city administrators from signing nondisclosure agreements with data center developers and to explore a moratorium on new data centers, citing concerns about power consumption, land use and environmental impacts.

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Senate Republicans' attempt to pass the Ratepayer Protection Act, which would establish a voluntary framework allowing states to require large AI data centers to cover infrastructure costs, failed Thursday after Democratic opposition. Sen. Martin Heinrich blocked the measure, citing concerns that it relied only on voluntary state commitments rather than mandatory requirements.

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The Oshkosh Common Council unanimously approved a 12-month moratorium on data centers during a Tuesday meeting. Council members cited the need for time to study potential impacts and collaborate regionally on policies regarding water resources and other considerations.

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The Senate is expected to vote Thursday on the Ratepayer Protection Act, which requires state regulators to establish standards for new data centers consuming over 100 megawatts of electricity to cover infrastructure costs. The House passed the bill 417-3 Wednesday with bipartisan support, though some Democrats have expressed concerns it doesn't adequately address data center issues.

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The Senate is expected to vote Thursday on legislation sponsored by Sen. Jon Husted aimed at addressing higher electricity costs from data centers powering artificial intelligence, though some progressive Democrats worry the bill inadequately protects consumers from costly electricity bills.

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North Mankato city officials discussed a proposed one-year moratorium on data centers larger than 150,000 square feet to allow time for studying environmental and infrastructure impacts, along with budget finalization and updates on Spring Lake Park swim facility reconstruction.

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Sapphire Technologies and Anax Power plan to install modular data centers on natural gas pipelines, using turbo expanders to harness pressure differentials for both electricity generation and cooling. The first facility, leased to a Bitcoin miner, is scheduled to begin construction later this year at an undisclosed location.

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Milwaukee's proposed one-year moratorium on new data centers will receive its first public hearing before the City Plan Commission on September 28. The temporary ban would pause applications for data center construction while city officials develop permanent zoning regulations, though a pending amendment would exempt the Forest County Potawatomi Community's facilities on tribal land.

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The Portland City Council voted to urge city leaders to avoid signing non-disclosure agreements on data center deals and to notify the council when companies inquire about building one. Supporters cite a 50% jump in area electric bills tied to data center growth, with the council considering a moratorium on large-scale facilities.

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Democrat Sherrod Brown and Republican Sen. Jon Husted both say data centers should pay their own electricity and infrastructure costs and that local communities should decide on projects, though they differ on recruitment. Neither supports halting data center development, but Husted emphasizes potential tax revenue and jobs while Brown opposes subsidies and tax breaks.

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The House passed the "Ratepayer Protection Act" 417-3, legislation designed to shield electricity customers from higher costs as data centers expand across the country. Three Southwest Virginia representatives co-sponsored the bill.

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