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- Oct 19NEWS·AlabamaHeadline onlyAL.com · Alabama
- Oct 19NEWS·AlabamaHeadline onlyAL.com · Alabama
- Oct 19MORATORIUM·Orange Co. (FL), FLAt an Orlando news conference, Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly criticized GOP opponent U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds over his support for data centers, promising a one-year moratorium and claiming Donalds has changed his position and received millions in donations from data center interests. Donalds has offered conditional support for data centers, citing concerns that restrictions signal to businesses that the state is not investment-friendly.Orlando Sentinel · Orange Co. (FL), FL
- Oct 19MORATORIUM·Orange Co. (FL), FLWith two weeks until Florida's gubernatorial election, Republican Byron Donalds and Democrat David Jolly are campaigning across the state, both addressing voter concerns about hyperscale artificial intelligence data centers. Jolly pledged a one-year moratorium on the facilities, while Donalds noted state law requires local government approval; however, Donalds has received over $4.1 million from tech, energy and utility company donors.WESH · Orange Co. (FL), FL
- Oct 19
- Oct 19MORATORIUM·DeKalb Co. (GA), GAShadowbox Studios has proposed converting its planned 22-stage sound stage expansion in south DeKalb County into a data center with up to 651 megawatts of capacity, but the project faces a county data center moratorium extended through March 2027 and a proposed size cap that would effectively block it.FanBolt · DeKalb Co. (GA), GA
- Oct 19NEWS·LouisianaA video podcast titled "Louisiana's Next Energy Frontiers" will air Nov. 11 at 11 a.m., featuring energy executives and economic development leaders discussing how artificial intelligence data centers, SpaceX operations, advanced nuclear power and lithium production are reshaping Louisiana's industrial landscape and energy infrastructure needs.10/12 Industry Report · Louisiana
- Oct 19LAWSUIT·Shelby Co., TN# Memphis City Council has new safety measures after data center protest Following an October 6 Memphis City Council meeting disrupted by protests, new security protocols take effect October 20, including mandatory use of front entrances with clear bag screening, restrictions on items like bullhorns and large signs, and increased police and security presence. Council members will use separate entrances and remain behind a gated dais, with public comment podium relocated behind the gates, and constituent office visits now requiring advance appointments.Yahoo · Shelby Co., TN
- Oct 19NEWS·Shelby Co., TNHeadline onlyArkansas Business · Shelby Co., TN
- Oct 19NEWS·Shelby Co., TNEntergy Arkansas announced a second phase of its partnership with Google to support the company's $4 billion data center project in West Memphis. The utility will invest in grid infrastructure, with Google covering all costs and contributing $2.1 billion in net benefits to Entergy's 738,000 customers over 20 years, pending Arkansas Public Service Commission approval.Talk Business & Politics · Shelby Co., TN
- Oct 19MORATORIUM·Shelby Co., TNIndependent Tennessee gubernatorial candidate David Hatley held a rally in Memphis on Monday, Oct. 19, where he advocated for a statewide data center moratorium and opposed the Memphis-Shelby County Schools takeover and Memphis Safe Task Force. Approximately 150 attendees gathered at the event.Daily Memphian · Shelby Co., TN
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