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The Winnebago County Zoning Board is set to decide on a crucial ordinance affecting data centers, but the agenda raises more questions than answers!

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Zoning amendment on data centers before Winnebago County Zoning Board
The Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled to consider an ordinance amending the county Unified Development Ordinance as it relates to data centers at its Nov. 10, 2026 meeting; the agenda identifies Paul Arena as the requester but includes no staff analysis or fiscal impact in the notice.
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November 9, 2026 at 10:14 PM
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A tiny Ohio town just found a way to make data centers pay
In a state of post-election bliss, John Nicely drove his daily school bus route on Wednesday morning through the tiny town of Perry, Ohio, a few miles south of Lake Erie. “So, when are you taking...
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November 5, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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Eugene's commissioners are at a crossroads, debating how to tackle outdated data center policies amid looming City Council discussions.

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Commission discusses role on possible data-center policy after council requests December work session
Commissioners debated whether to form a short committee or wait for City Council direction after council requested a December work session on data centers; speakers noted the city's current code appears to disallow data centers and said any commission role should be narrow and informed by technical research.
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October 23, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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Arapahoe County is weighing a range of regulatory strategies for data centers, from temporary moratoria to expansive allowances—how will these choices shape the future of development?

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Front Range shows mix of moratoria, strict allowances and broad permits for data centers
Arapahoe County staff outlined how nearby cities and counties vary: some issued temporary moratoria (6–18 months), Boulder limited centers to micro/accessory uses (75 kW example), while Weld and Longmont allow large facilities with megawatt caps or utility‑share limits.
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October 20, 2026 at 4:50 AM
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Residents are rallying for a more transparent process on data-center policies, demanding that their voices be heard before any decisions are made.

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Residents urge caution on data‑center rules, call for moratorium extension and public engagement
Multiple speakers urged the council to slow work on data-center rules: callers asked for an extended moratorium, new expert input after a recent loss, and more resident engagement before a special-use-permit approach is used. One speaker framed the issue as a democratic accountability concern.
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October 18, 2026 at 9:08 PM
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Fauquier County supervisors have taken a bold step to tighten data center regulations, citing concerns over environmental impact and community compatibility.

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Fauquier supervisors tighten rules for data centers, approve zoning change over one dissent
The Board of Supervisors removed data centers as a use in the BP District, required special exception review in the PCID District, and added definitions to clarify data center uses and limits, citing compatibility and infrastructure concerns; the ordinance passed with one no vote.
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October 17, 2026 at 3:28 AM
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Missoula County is set to discuss a proposed moratorium on data-center development—will you lend your voice at the public meeting on Oct. 27?

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County to host public meeting Oct. 27 on proposed data-center moratorium
Council members noted Missoula County is hosting a public-input meeting Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. at the Home Arts Building (Fairgrounds) on a proposed data-center moratorium; members encouraged attendance to learn more about the scope and timing.
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October 14, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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Coppell City Council has just approved new zoning amendments that will reshape the future of data centers and cryptocurrency mining in the area!

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Coppell council approves zoning amendments to require special permits for data centers and crypto‑mining
The Coppell City Council voted unanimously Oct. 13 to move forward with zoning text amendments that require special‑use permits for data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities and limit temporary concrete batching plants to one six‑month permit within any 18‑month period. Staff will bring an ordinance back for final adoption on Oct. 27.
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October 14, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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Residents demand true transparency from city officials, urging for proactive engagement before data center projects spark controversy.

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Residents press council for meaningful transparency as city considers data-center moratorium
A public commenter said residents hear 'transparency' only after complaints and urged earlier engagement; the council is considering a moratorium and ordinance changes related to data centers and permitting.
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October 13, 2026 at 3:16 AM
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Charlotte is gearing up for a bold two-year federal agenda focused on vital transportation, housing programs, and the future of data centers!

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Charlotte'9s draft federal agenda emphasizes transportation, housing and data-center monitoring
Staff proposed a two-year federal agenda focused on transportation and transit funding, airport support, housing program implementation and monitoring federal rulemaking and data-center policy. Consultants warned of lame-duck timing and Jan. 31 appropriations-related deadlines.
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October 7, 2026 at 9:38 PM
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After public outcry, the Washington County Board has reinstated a crucial data-center resolution, sparking a demand for transparency and community involvement in the decision-making process.

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Board restores pulled data-center resolution to Oct. 20 work session after public pushback
After public testimony and a dispute among commissioners over a late amendment, the Washington County Board of Commissioners agreed to place the previously removed data‑center resolution (item G3) on a work session for Oct. 20 with a recommendation to consider formal adoption on Oct. 27; the motion carried by voice vote.
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October 7, 2026 at 6:32 AM
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Crawford County supervisors are taking a hard line on data centers, debating strict permit requirements and noise regulations to ensure community protection and economic benefits.

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Crawford County supervisors debate strict rules for proposed data‑center ordinance
Supervisors reviewed a detailed draft ordinance aimed at regulating data centers, focusing on permitting, noise limits, decommissioning and an economic‑development agreement; no final vote taken, staff will redraft with board direction.
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October 7, 2026 at 1:08 AM
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Charlotte's zoning rules treat all data centers the same, but state law could tie the city's hands on making changes—what does this mean for the future of tech in the Queen City?

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City planners say existing zoning treats all data centers the same, but state law limits local options
Planning staff told residents Charlotte's Unified Development Ordinance uses a broad data-center definition with district standards (setbacks, buffers, heights) but does not distinguish center size or type; SB 382 was cited as limiting local downzoning options.
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September 28, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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A bold proposal to explore small modular nuclear reactors could revolutionize Fletcher County's energy landscape and attract high-tech industries—could this be the key to lower electricity costs?

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Public pushes court to study small nuclear power and asks status of data-center moratorium
Public commenters urged the court to investigate small modular nuclear reactors as a way to lower rates and attract data centers; the court agreed to authorize a feasibility check. Separately, residents sought clarity on a proposed moratorium and environmental review related to data-center proposals and were directed to work with Jenkins town staff on local enforcement options.
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September 26, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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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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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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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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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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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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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