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Dubuque County's Zoning Commission is at a crossroads, debating whether to streamline data-center approvals with a staged process or demand thorough reviews upfront—what's your take?

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Dubuque County zoning commission debates staged vs. front‑loaded data‑center ordinance, asks staff to draft proposal
Commissioners and staff reviewed draft data‑center ordinance templates, discussed staged versus front‑loaded permitting and setback options, and directed staff to prepare a county‑formatted draft for legal review.
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September 25, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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Holyoke City Council is shaking things up by reviewing its rules, debating data center policies, and launching voter engagement initiatives—what's next on their agenda?

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Council sends rules review, data-center opinion and other orders to committee
The council referred a comprehensive review of council rules to Charter and Rules, asked the law department to weigh data-center ban vs. moratorium, and sent several other orders—including a voter-engagement initiative and grant/transfer items—to appropriate committees.
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September 18, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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Millstone Township is taking a bold step by proposing an ordinance that could ban data centers entirely and redefine local land use!

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Millstone committee advances ordinance to ban data centers and define warehouses
The township held a second reading on Ordinance 26-15, proposing new land-use definitions and a prohibition on data centers and micro/mini data centers across Millstone; no public members spoke and the committee moved the procedural adoption by roll call.
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September 21, 2026 at 6:48 AM
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State Rep. Thomas Hall reveals a significant $800,000 funding win for the Middletown Community Foundation Park while encouraging residents to engage in upcoming decisions on data centers.

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State Rep. Thomas Hall outlines capital budget wins for Middletown, urges local engagement on data centers
State Rep. Thomas Hall told council he secured $800,000 for the Middletown Community Foundation Park and $175,000 for Miami Park improvements and discussed state deliberations on data centers and House Bill 646.
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September 19, 2026 at 2:59 AM
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Yukon residents are taking a stand against data centers, launching a petition to give voters the power to approve or reject future developments that could threaten their water supply.

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Residents urge voters'right to decide future data centers; petition launched
Residents told the Yukon City Council they oppose data center development and announced an initiative petition to require voter approval for future data-center proposals inside city limits.
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September 5, 2026 at 2:27 AM
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Clackamas County commissioners are pushing for vital updates on senior property tax options, stronger oversight for housing services, and engaging public discussions on the future of data centers.

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Commissioners press for senior property tax options, stronger SHS oversight and public conversations on data centers
During commissioner communications, members discussed scheduling an assessor briefing on Oregon’s property tax deferral for seniors, the need for clearer KPIs and oversight for Supportive Housing Services (SHS) dollars, and opening public conversations on data center policy as an emerging regional issue.
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July 10, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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The Land Use Review Board is calling for clearer guidelines in Vermont's H.727 data-center bill to prevent duplicative reviews and ensure environmental protections are upheld.

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Land Use Review Board urges clearer Act 250 authority in H.727 data-center bill to avoid duplicative reviews
Land Use Review Board members told the House Energy committee that many data-center provisions would be better housed in Act 250 (Title 10) to avoid duplicate jurisdiction with the PUC and ANR, and recommended clarifying water, energy, and burden-of-proof language in proposed H.727.
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May 23, 2026 at 10:24 AM
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Washington County's Board of Commissioners has chosen not to enact an immediate moratorium on large data centers, instead opting to address community concerns in a future resolution.

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Washington County board declines immediate moratorium on data centers, asks staff to draft resolution noting community concerns
After a staff briefing on land-use limits and the statutory moratorium process, the Board of Commissioners voted not to begin moratorium notice to the state and directed staff to draft a resolution and order that records community concerns and preserves future options.
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September 8, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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Residents are demanding transparency and public engagement on new data center policies that could shape the future of Elko County's economy.

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Residents urge greater public engagement as county works on data-center rules
At the Elko County Commission meeting, members of a new local group urged commissioners to adopt a highly public drafting process for a proposed data-center ordinance and to consider local impacts, including tax abatements cited in state law.
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September 7, 2026 at 1:44 AM
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Pinellas County commissioners are grappling with the future of large data centers as concerns mount over potential legal risks and existing land codes.

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Pinellas commissioners weigh resolution over moratorium on data centers amid SB 180 concerns
Commissioners discussed whether to pursue a moratorium or a resolution to address residents' concerns about large data centers. County attorneys and planning staff warned a moratorium could be legally risky under SB 180 and recommended a resolution stating the board's intent because current code already prohibits primary-use data centers in unincorporated Pinellas.
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August 31, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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The question now is whether future fights over grids, data centers and AI sovereignty stay siloed, or whether regulators start to treat them as one connected governance issue.

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August 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Lincoln County has officially adopted the "Sioux Falls 2050" plan, paving the way for a critical public meeting on data-center policies this October!

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Lincoln County adopts joint "Sioux Falls 2050" plan after agreeing to joint meeting on data centers
After debate over an amendment to schedule a moratorium hearing on hyperscale data centers, Lincoln County commissioners approved the joint "Sioux Falls 2050" comprehensive plan and added an amendment requiring a joint public meeting with Sioux Falls councilors on the last Tuesday in October to discuss data‑center guardrails.
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August 28, 2026 at 6:55 AM
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Utah's Legislature is buzzing with activity as data centers and public infrastructure districts take center stage, prompting vital discussions on taxes, land use, and local responsibilities.

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Data centers and PIDs dominate interim hearings; ULCT compiles Gardner Institute reports for members
The league highlighted four concurrent interim hearings on data centers, distributed Gardner Policy Institute reports, and flagged legislative appetite to refine definitions, tax treatment and local-state roles; league staff asked municipalities to report resident feedback and policy concerns.
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August 26, 2026 at 8:07 PM
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Volusia County is facing a crucial decision on how to manage the immense resource demands of large data centers that could power tens of thousands of households.

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Staff white paper told council data centers could demand enough power and water to serve tens of thousands of households
Volusia County planning staff told the council that large‑scale data centers — defined by SB 484 as 50+ MW facilities — can require electricity and water equivalent to tens of thousands of households and pose noise and land‑use compatibility challenges.
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August 20, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Brown County is on the brink of significant zoning changes that could reshape the future of data centers and battery storage facilities!

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Brown County considers zoning changes for data centers and commercial battery storage; commission directs draft resolution
Bill Vonderschmidt and Annette Hoskins presented draft guidelines for data centers and commercial battery energy storage facilities; the commission agreed to proceed with drafting a resolution to amend county zoning regulations.
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August 19, 2026 at 3:17 AM
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Mayor Pro Tem Denise Roth steps back from key data-center votes to uphold public trust amid potential conflicts.

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Mayor Pro Tem Denise Roth recuses herself from data‑center votes over Gateway Research Park ties
Mayor Pro Tem Denise Roth told the Greensboro City Council she will recuse herself from deliberations and votes on the proposed data‑center moratorium and ordinance because she serves on the Gateway Research Park board and wants to avoid any appearance of conflict; council approved her recusal on a voice vote.
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August 17, 2026 at 11:05 PM
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Effingham County commissioners are taking a bold step towards community engagement by planning a dedicated public forum on data centers, potentially pausing future decisions while they gather input.

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Commissioners agree to dedicate public session to data‑center discussion, consider moratorium and ordinance review
Several commissioners proposed a focused public forum and retreat on data centers, including possible moratoriums and ordinance revisions; the board discussed hosting a Saturday session (Aug 22 or 29) and coordinating panels (Georgia Tech) and a public portal for questions.
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August 11, 2026 at 4:18 AM
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Wilson County has taken a bold step in regulating data centers by appointing Rusty Thompson as chair and Jeremy Fawn as vice chair of its new advisory committee!

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Wilson County advisory committee confirms leadership to guide data-center zoning
The newly formed Wilson County Data Center Advisory Committee elected Rusty Thompson as chair and Jeremy Fawn as vice chair and set a workplan to draft zoning rules addressing setbacks, noise, utilities and permitting.
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August 5, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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Metro has hit pause on data-center approvals to ensure thoughtful planning, but what does this mean for the future of our tech landscape?

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MHRC weighs in on data‑center moratorium and rules as council drafts zoning details
Staff updated commissioners that Metro has enacted a moratorium and is drafting implementing rules (BL 20 26 13 91) setting size and other criteria for data centers; MHRC staff recommended supporting the moratorium until rules and planning/zoning impacts are fully studied.
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August 5, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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Residents in Montgomery County are calling for a more inclusive discussion on data centers and a thorough environmental review of the proposed Swan compressor station.

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Residents urge inclusive data-center discussion, impartial review of Swan compressor station
Public speakers at the Montgomery County Board meeting asked for broader, inclusive outreach on data centers and for any environmental review of the proposed Swan compressor station to address cumulative impacts and include local and technical experts.
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August 4, 2026 at 2:15 AM
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Solano County supervisors are pushing for a bold tax measure on data centers to hit the November ballot, despite calls for a moratorium from concerned citizens.

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Solano supervisors direct staff to take a data‑center tax measure to the November ballot
The Solano County Board of Supervisors voted 4–0 to direct staff to take a staff‑presented tax measure related to data centers to the November ballot after public commenters urged a moratorium or ban and supervisors described limited local authority. Staff noted zoning and general‑plan constraints.
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August 3, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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Montgomery County just took a bold step to redefine the future of large data centers, advancing a unanimous vote to halt their development while critical studies are conducted.

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Committee advances ZTA 26‑01, defining and precluding large data centers with 3‑0 committee votes
The Montgomery County Planning, Housing & Parks Committee voted 3‑0 to advance a global amendment to ZTA 26‑01 that defines "large data centers," adds countywide prohibitions pending further study, and includes a transition clause to grandfather active permits.
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July 29, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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Salem City Council is shaking things up by taking bold steps to prohibit nondisclosure agreements on data-center proposals and forming a task force to shape future policies!

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Votes and key actions: council directs NDA study and creates data‑center task force
Council passed motions directing staff to research prohibiting nondisclosure agreements for data‑center proposals and to form a task force to craft policy recommendations by Dec. 31, 2026. The consent calendar and several ordinances were advanced to second reading.
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July 28, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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The Aberdeen council has set a crucial timeline for public input on a new data-center ordinance, sparking a debate on how citizens can best voice their concerns before the moratorium expires.

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Aberdeen council adopts working timeline for data-center ordinance, schedules public input
Council adopted a working timeline for a potential data-center zoning ordinance, scheduling three stakeholder input sessions (industry, businesses, citizens) and planning commission and council public hearings ahead of a moratorium sunset in November.
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July 28, 2026 at 5:31 AM
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Greensboro City Council narrowly rejected a motion to pause data-center development, igniting a heated debate over community needs and legal risks.

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Council rejects motion to begin moratorium process on data center development, 5–4
After a lengthy debate over water, noise and community trust, Greensboro City Council voted down a motion to begin the formal process for a moratorium on data-center development. Supporters asked for a legal pause while staff finalizes ordinance language; opponents said existing directives and ongoing work make a moratorium unnecessary.
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July 24, 2026 at 3:16 PM