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- Oct 8VOTE·AlabamaThe Alabama Public Service Commission unanimously approved a procedure allowing automatic approval of Alabama Power's large load data center contracts if the commission does not vote within 90 days of submission.timesdaily.com · Alabama
- Oct 8NEWS·Jefferson Co., ALDuring a one-on-one interview in San Antonio, Trump said a Republican victory in November is necessary to protect the economy and preserve his administration's policies, while criticizing Democratic immigration approaches and citing stock market gains as evidence of economic success.WOAI · Jefferson Co., AL
- Oct 8NEWS·FloridaFlorida utilities are preparing to build power infrastructure for data centers, with questions about cost responsibility if customers leave. The state law requires large data center customers to pay their own way, but implementation varies: Tampa Electric included a 20-year exit fee, Florida Power and Light's fee covers only partial costs, Duke Energy Florida awaits regulatory approval, and city-owned utilities like Orlando Utilities Commission are not covered by the law.Orlando Sentinel · Florida
- Oct 8PERMIT·FloridaVoters in seven states will decide on 34 data center-related ballot measures this November as artificial intelligence infrastructure becomes a political issue. A Fox News poll found 71% of voters opposed building AI data centers locally, though 52% supported remote locations, with partisan divides emerging over AI policy.930 WFMD Free Talk · Florida
- Oct 8LAWSUIT·Richland Parish, LAEntergy Louisiana and Meta's opponents disputed plans for seven new gas-fired power plants and related infrastructure to support a massive data center expansion at a Public Service Commission hearing. The utility disclosed Meta would consume 4,500 megawatts of power, while critics warned ratepayers could face costs if Meta leaves after its 20-year contract.NOLA.com · Richland Parish, LA · also at NOLA.com
- Oct 8MORATORIUM·Shelby Co., TNThe Memphis City Council will resume Thursday after Tuesday's meeting was disrupted by shouting and fighting over data center ordinances. A moratorium vote on new data centers and expansions is scheduled for October 20.Action News 5 · Shelby Co., TN
- Oct 8MORATORIUM·Shelby Co., TNMemphis City Council postponed a vote on a proposed yearlong data center moratorium until Oct. 20 after voting 7-5 to defer the decision on Oct. 6, which sparked protests that disrupted the meeting and led to a lobby fight with no reported injuries or detentions.TheEnergyMag · Shelby Co., TN · also at TheEnergyMag
- Oct 8MORATORIUM·Davidson Co., TNA federal judge dismissed all nine claims in DC BLOX's lawsuit against Metro Nashville over a proposed data center near the Nashville Zoo, but allowed the company 21 days to amend three of the claims. The judge found DC BLOX failed to adequately state viable legal claims and ruled that state courts are better positioned to handle questions of Tennessee law.News Channel 5 Nashville · Davidson Co., TN
- Oct 8MORATORIUM·Davidson Co., TNA federal judge dismissed DC BLOX's lawsuit against Metro Nashville over a proposed data center near the Nashville Zoo, but allowed the company 21 days to refile clarified claims. The judge did not rule on whether the city properly applied its data-center moratorium or whether the project can ultimately proceed.WZTV · Davidson Co., TN
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