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Dubuque's City Council has hit the brakes on hyperscale data centers for six months to reassess their impact on the community, sparking heated debates among officials about the future of tech in the city.

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Dubuque council adopts six-month moratorium on hyperscale data centers
The Dubuque City Council adopted a six-month moratorium that pauses applications, permits and related land‑use actions for hyperscale data centers while staff evaluates annexation, utility capacity, fiscal and environmental impacts. The ordinance lowers the server threshold for regulation to 5,000 servers.
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September 25, 2026 at 9:17 PM
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Butte-Silver Bow's judiciary committee has decided to pause the controversial moratorium on hyperscale data centers, igniting a debate on community health and regulatory definitions!

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Committee holds proposed hyperscale data-center moratorium in abeyance after legal review
The judiciary committee discussed council bill 20 26-03, an interim zoning ordinance that would pause approvals of hyperscale data centers while the council works on narrow definitions and public input; the committee voted to hold the ordinance in abeyance pending further work.
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September 25, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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Virginia’s governor just signed an exec order tightening AI oversight for data centers in Loudoun County—think NDA rules, backup generator standards, and more. What does this mean for the cloud? Dive in to find out. #VirginiaAI #DataCenterRegulation #AIOversight

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September 19, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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Scarborough's council is debating a controversial proposal to ban data centers, sparking a heated divide among residents over sustainability and community impact.

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Scarborough council refers proposed data-center prohibition language to planning board after heated public comment
Council held first reading on an amendment defining and prohibiting standalone data centers; supporters cited GPCOG and sustainability-committee work and state-level concern, while an opposing property owner called the proposal "a data center ban disguised as a definition." The council voted unanimously to refer the matter to the planning board.
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September 24, 2026 at 11:51 PM
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Kootenai County committee members are wrestling with the future of data centers, debating whether to allow micro facilities by right while imposing stringent reviews on larger projects to safeguard community interests.

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Committee members favor allowing micro data centers by right, require CUP for larger projects
Kootenai County committee members debated whether to limit data centers by size; several said micro facilities could be allowed by right while larger centers should require a conditional use permit with specific review factors to address electricity, water and environmental impacts.
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September 21, 2026 at 5:15 AM
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Fort Pierce's Planning Board has hit the brakes on designating a zoning category for data centers, calling for deeper research amidst community concerns about infrastructure and noise.

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Planning board defers decision on data-center zoning, asks staff for deeper research
After months of public interest, Fort Pierce planning staff and board members agreed not to designate a zoning category for data centers yet and asked the planning department to return with detailed analysis and city-commission input.
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September 20, 2026 at 7:27 AM
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Rockingham County is taking a bold step to regulate data centers by proposing strict noise limits, cooling standards, and community impact measures in their latest zoning amendment.

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Planning board forwards strict draft rules for data centers — closed‑loop cooling, decibel and setback limits proposed
The Rockingham County Planning Board voted to recommend a draft text amendment that would impose specific standards on data processing facilities, including a 60 dB property‑line noise cap, closed‑loop cooling, minimum lot sizes, generator emission limits and decommissioning guarantees.
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September 19, 2026 at 9:48 PM
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Residents and officials are sounding the alarm over proposed data centers in West Plains, citing serious environmental risks and demanding clearer protections before any development can proceed.

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Residents and water commissioner press Spokane County on proposed West Plains data center, raise environmental and vesting questions
During the open forum residents and a county water commissioner urged the Spokane County commissioners to keep protections in place for the West Plains and demanded clarity about whether any rights for a proposed large data center have vested; speakers raised groundwater, PFAS and power-use concerns.
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August 26, 2026 at 8:27 AM
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Five Democratic candidates are calling for stricter regulations on data centers, warning that unchecked growth could drain local resources and drive up costs for communities.

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Candidates Back Moratorium, Warn Data Centers Could Drain Local Resources
At a Reconnect Malden forum, five candidates supported temporary moratoria and stronger local control for data centers, warning of higher electricity and water use and limited local benefits.
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July 27, 2026 at 10:29 PM
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Sunbury City Council takes bold steps by adopting a comprehensive plan and imposing a 180-day moratorium on data centers to ensure responsible zoning!

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Council adopts comprehensive plan, approves 180-day data-center moratorium and several routine votes
Sunbury City Council adopted the comprehensive plan, approved the 180‑day moratorium on data centers to allow zoning work, approved the second reading of the 2026 budget and passed several procurement and voucher motions; votes were recorded by roll call.
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December 27, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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Athens-Clarke County is on the verge of tightening regulations on data centers, but residents are demanding a pause to address critical environmental concerns before the moratorium ends.

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Athens-Clarke County weighs new data-center rules as residents urge moratorium extension
Planning staff proposed zoning text amendments to treat data centers as automatic Level 3 special uses with detailed reporting, closed-loop cooling requirements and design standards. Residents and several commissioners urged extending the current moratorium (set to expire March 6) while staff and the Planning Commission refine criteria.
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February 19, 2026 at 5:37 AM
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Hooper's council is grappling with the future of data centers, debating how to balance utility demands with zoning regulations to protect the community.

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Council debates data-center rules and whether to amend code or impose moratorium
Council members flagged potential risks from data centers (water and power use, cooling methods) and discussed whether to revise zoning code (define and limit data centers) rather than impose a moratorium; consultants and members cited Provo and Cedar City as precedents.
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June 7, 2026 at 3:06 AM
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Data centers might not be coming to Edvard County anytime soon, but the debate over local zoning and regulations is heating up!

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Officials say data centers aren't currently allowed; any change would require strict local controls
County and town officials said data centers are not a permitted zoning use now; they described conditions that would need to be met before permitting (water, power and local controls) and said local officials would retain decision authority.
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August 16, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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Pasco County just hit pause on large data center developments for a whole year to address community concerns about environmental risks and growth management.

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Pasco County adopts one-year moratorium on large data‑center applications
The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a one-year temporary moratorium on data‑center-related development orders, permits and rezonings in unincorporated Pasco County, establishing a 2.5‑megawatt cap for incidental exemptions and making the pause retroactive to May 27, 2026.
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July 15, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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As Jefferson County grapples with the controversial impact of data centers, residents raise urgent ethical concerns and call for a moratorium amidst heated public debate.

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Residents urge moratorium and raise ethics concerns as data-center debate intensifies at public comment
Multiple residents urged Jefferson County to adopt a moratorium on data-centers, raising concerns about environmental, noise, infrastructure and process issues; a planning commissioner defended his conclusion that a moratorium is not in the county's interest, and a resident asked about county ethics rules and cited Indiana Code 35-44.1-1-4.
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September 7, 2026 at 6:01 AM
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Sawyer County has taken a bold step by imposing an 18-month moratorium on large data center applications, aiming to carefully assess the impacts and craft a clear policy.

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Zoning committee approves 18‑month moratorium on large data‑center permits, sends ordinance to county board
The Sawyer County Zoning Committee approved a temporary 18‑month moratorium on acceptance of applications for large data centers and associated infrastructure to allow staff and the committee time to research definitions and regulatory approaches; the committee will forward the ordinance to the county board.
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July 18, 2026 at 10:50 AM
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Lacey Township residents are sounding the alarm over potential data centers, fearing environmental impacts and rising costs after a pivotal committee meeting.

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Residents press Lacey Township Committee to block data centers after informational briefing
After an informational briefing tied to Pinelands Alliance materials, dozens of residents urged the Lacey Township Committee to pursue a townwide ban or strict limits on data centers, citing concerns about water use, electricity demand, noise and long-term land-use impacts. The committee said it will study the issue and post materials online.
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June 2, 2026 at 1:38 AM
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Columbus City Council just approved a technology overlay that could pave the way for major projects like the controversial 'Project Ruby' data center, igniting fierce debate among residents.

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Council adopts technology overlay to UDO; supporters say it’s a planning tool, opponents warn of data-center impacts
The council approved a technology overlay to the Unified Development Ordinance intended to structure review of future technology projects. Supporters called it a zoning and planning tool; residents and activists warned it clears an initial hurdle for projects they say include a proposed 'Project Ruby' data center.
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June 21, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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Amid rising concerns about data centers, Ashland County's committee is considering a moratorium and a comprehensive study to address potential impacts on agriculture and utilities.

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Committee debates data-center moratorium language, agrees to study and references county IT response plan
Members discussed possible moratoria on data centers and whether moratoria are allowed; the committee favored study language and agreed to reference the county IT incident response plan under utilities.
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September 17, 2026 at 2:04 AM
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The Township of Clark Council just introduced five significant ordinances, including a controversial ban on data centers and plans to vacate a portion of Lakeside Boulevard.

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Clark council introduces ordinances banning data centers, vacating Lakeside Boulevard and other measures
At its July 20 meeting the Township of Clark Council introduced five ordinances — including a ban on data centers, vacation of a paper street along Lakeside Boulevard, and an amendment to the affordable housing ordinance — and set public hearings for early August. All introductions passed by roll call; one ordinance was noted as tabled for later consideration.
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July 23, 2026 at 3:37 AM
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Governor Gina Kojak has put a stop to any state-owned land deals for new data centers, aiming to protect local communities while pushing for more accountability from these tech giants.

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Governor Gina Kojak directs state agencies to halt state‑owned land deals tied to new data centers
Governor Gina Kojak announced an immediate directive ordering state agencies to stop work on any state‑owned land transaction connected to a proposed data center, saying the move is within current Oregon law and aimed at protecting local communities and resources.
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September 17, 2026 at 8:10 AM
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Cinnaminson Township is taking a cautious approach to data centers, opting for a thorough review process before making any decisions that could impact the community.

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Township to refer data-center question to land-use board after legal review
After tabling a proposed data-center ordinance, the mayor said the committee will seek professional guidance and likely refer the issue to the township's land-use board or request a planning-board report before any ordinance action.
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September 16, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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David Wright is calling for a moratorium on large data centers in Sacramento, warning that their rapid expansion threatens the city's goal of zero net emissions by 2030.

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Public urges moratorium on large data centers, citing energy and water impacts
Public commenter David Wright called for greater transparency and a moratorium on large data centers in the city, saying previous authorizations lacked central public notice and raising concerns about energy demand, water use, thermal and noise pollution and the city's 2030 carbon goals.
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September 16, 2026 at 6:38 AM
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Aurora's council is at a crossroads, debating whether to classify data centers by their power usage or physical size—what will they choose?

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Council directs staff to distinguish large and small data centers; staff recommended a 25-megawatt threshold
Planning staff recommended distinguishing data centers by scale and suggested a 25-megawatt threshold (roughly equivalent to 250,000 square feet per one council estimate); council debated using power (megawatts) versus square footage and directed staff to formalize the large/small definitions.
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September 16, 2026 at 12:48 AM
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Benicia takes a bold step towards regulating data centers, proposing a framework that balances industrial growth with community needs—could this change shape the future of tech in the city?

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Benicia planners recommend zoning changes to regulate data centers, set 20‑MW cap
The Planning Commission voted unanimously on an amendment to forward a zoning text change to City Council that would classify data centers as a conditional use in Benicia's industrial zones, require public use permits and CEQA review, set a 20‑megawatt design‑capacity cap per facility, and add annual reporting and enforceable conditions.
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September 16, 2026 at 3:41 AM