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Monday, 6 April 2026
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Colleen Wright· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryData centers are not allowed, memo says

St. Petersburg's code does not list the projects as a permitted use.

Tim Balk and Evan Gorelick· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryTrump promotes data centers during Ohio rally

He defends complexes despite the heat facing a vulnerable senator.

Anna OrsoJake Blumgart· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
SecondaryParker creates task force on data centers

The mayor signed an executive order calling for the group to look into new regulations and report back by June.

Emily L. Mahoney· Tampa Bay Times · US
LeadCost of data centers? Redacted

Text covered after confidentiality requests submitted by Duke Energy, according to lawyers.

Anna Orso· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
LeadRally outside City Hall calls for a moratorium on data centers

Activists say city lawmakers are “on notice” to proactively halt any potential projects.

Walker Orenstein· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryOn data centers, candidates for governor generally agree

Local input leads way for Minnesota opponents Klobuchar and Demuth.

Staff· Arizona Republic · US
SecondaryCouncil: No data centers

The Hualapai Tribal Council has passed a resolution opposing hyperscale data centers within the tribe's reservation, ancestral territory and broader Colorado River Basin.

Laura Gersony· Arizona Republic · US
LeadWater, data centers complicate issues

Trump’s shadow looms large as campaigns heat up

Justine Mcdaniel· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryVoter backlash to data centers hits California and midterms

It's a bipartisan flash point driven by fears of rising costs and environmental risks.

Dakota SmithQueenie Wong· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryA push to pump brakes on Big Tech

California lawmakers advance flurry of bills aimed at social media, AI and data centers.

Dakota SmithBlanca Begert· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryDeal is reached on regulation of data centers

California lawmakers compromise over legislation addressing facilities' energy use.

Emily L. Mahoney· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryA donkey becomes a symbol in fight against Florida data centers

Eloise became an accidental celebrity because of her best friend — an 11-year-old girl.

Gillian Mcgoldrick· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
Secondary6 in 10 likely Pa. voters oppose development of data centers for AI

Democrats and independents were more critical of the projects, while Republicans were narrowly in favor.

Emily L. Mahoney· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryDuke Energy approached about huge data centers

News was revealed in Tallahassee hearings that will decide how Duke distributes the cost data centers add to its grid.

Benjamin Wermund· Houston Chronicle · US
SecondaryPaxton mum on halting of data centers

AG hasn’t answered counties’ question about authority

Molly Hennessy-Fiske· Washington Post · US
SecondarySome Texas conservatives are pledging to vote Democratic

Republicans who are angry at Gov. Greg Abbott’s refusal to block data centers are giving his challenger, Gina Hinojosa, hope for an upset

Jeremy B. Merrill· Washington Post · US
LeadRepublicans pivot on data centers, flip to negative

Tone shift follows similar one made by Democrats, Post analysis finds

Shane Goldmacher· New York Times · US
SecondaryFury Over Data Centers Quickly Shifts Midterms

Democrats Seize Issue, and Some in G.O.P. Join Skepticism

A.D. Quig· Chicago Tribune · US
SecondaryData centers near O'Hare get $100M in tax breaks

Leaders tout benefits as suburban homeowners worry about financial gap

Amrith RamkumarSabrina Rodriguez· Wall Street Journal · US
LeadPoliticians Reverse Positions On Data Centers Amid Outcry

Issue becomes a mounting liability for Republicans and some Democrats

Benjamin Wermund· Houston Chronicle · US
LeadSome distrust Abbott on data centers

Rural Republicans express skepticism, given governor’s connections, earlier statements

Molly Hennessy-Fiske· Washington Post · US
SecondaryA right flank against data centers

In Texas, a preference for free markets has faded amid the massive projects

Tony Romm· New York Times · US
SecondaryTrump Bullish About A.I. Despite Pervasive Unease

Waving Off Voters’ Worries About Potential Job Losses and New Data Centers

Gillian McgoldrickMichelle Baruchman· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
SecondaryShapiro tested by early embrace of data centers

The governor's position has evolved, but not fast enough for some voters.

Hiroko Tabuchi· New York Times · US
LeadTrump Risks Befouling Air In A.I. Push

Gas-Burning Plants to Power Data Centers

Lizzy Alspach· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryOfficials to draft large-scale data center ban

Commissioners also asked for a study on data centers' threat to the water supply.

Benjamin WermundMegan Kimble· Houston Chronicle · US
LeadCoalition takes aim at Texas data centers

Protesters urge Abbott to call special session on issue

LeadNvidia in Talks to Back OpenAI On $250 Billion for Data Hub

Ohio project, tied to U.S. deal, would be one of world’s largest computing centers

Jana Hollingsworth· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryData centers reshape politics

They're triggering new politicians, moratoriums, raucous meetings.

Ethan Young· Philadelphia Inquirer · US
SecondaryIn Pa., agreement, but no deal, on data centers

Democrats and Republicans alike said they favored ending tax breaks for the projects. They blame each other for inaction.

Brad Plumer· New York Times · US
LeadU.S. ABANDONING FUEL EFFICIENCY AS PRICES SURGE

UNDOING REGULATIONS; New Data Centers and Record Heat Strain the Power Grid

Benjamin Wermund· Houston Chronicle · US
LeadData hubs divide Abbott donors, voters

Several big supporters investing in centers as governor's rural constituencies oppose them

Hiawatha Bray· Boston Globe · US
SecondaryIn Westfield, the numbers no longer make sense

Politicians, activists dig in against more data centers

Dustin Volz· New York Times · US
SecondaryForeign Actors Aim to Exploit Divide on A.I.

Campaigns to Criticize Data Centers in U.S.

Staff· Arizona Republic · US
SecondaryData center tax break rush

More data centers applied for Arizona tax breaks in the two weeks before a pause than were approved for tax incentives in 13 years, new data shows. 3A

Abby Disalvo· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryFlorida housing developer eyes data centers

Deltona Corporation was behind a rezoning proposal in Citrus County.

Jack O’connor· Chicago Tribune · US
SecondaryLocal officials take reins to regulate data centers

As Illinois lawmakers stall, cities and counties step in to fill the void

Emily L. Mahoney· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryFla. gives millions in tax breaks to data centers

Despite DeSantis’ anti-data center rhetoric, his office pushed for the law, a top lawmaker says.

Eleanor Hildebrandt· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryMinnesota counties are looking to regulate ‘wild west’ of data centers

Amid piecemeal laws, they’re considering setting own policies.

Blanca Begert· Los Angeles Times · US
SecondaryWhy data centers don’t compute in California

Energy costs, regulations are built-in obstacles

Katie Galioto· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryCould data centers fix Mpls. office troubles?

Downtown building owners say yes but face a skeptical public.

Katie King· Los Angeles Times · US
LeadNewsom faces a renewed test on data centers

Thorny issue pins him between angry public and donors as he eyes 2028 presidential run.

Liz Goodwin and Riley Beggin· Washington Post · US
SecondaryData centers a top issue for voters

Politicians are reluctant to impose bans or halt construction

Lawrence Mower· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryProperty tax exemption befuddles experts

Billionaires and data centers could benefit. And there is no $500,000 cap, as the governor said.

Hiawatha Bray· Boston Globe · US
SecondaryResidents yank welcome mat for new neighbors: data centers

The hulking facilities are loud and smelly, they say; officials are taking notice

Christiana Freitag· Chicago Tribune · US
LeadNew life for nuclear

As data centers seek more power, giant energy producer Constellation launches nuclear plant upgrades in Illinois to meet the rising demand

Deena Winter· Minnesota Star Tribune · US
SecondaryMpls. may hit pause on data centers

Council to consider proposal May 21, weigh any state regulations.

Romy EllenbogenEmily L. Mahoney· Tampa Bay Times · US
SecondaryData center could be thwarted by new water rule

A Florida water management board quietly changed its policy for data centers after a state push.

Stacey Barchenger· Arizona Republic · US
LeadHobbs’ energy task force outlines its plans

Looks to meet demand from data centers while managing costs