US voters curb AI data-center growth in midterms
Briefing by News4U · First published
ITHome reported that 76% of voters oppose building data centers in their communities. Of 45 local ballot measures, 33 passed restrictions. Maine’s Wells town approved a 180-day pause on large projects; Ohio cities banned centers over 25 MW; Kansas’ El Dorado banned centers over 10 MW for 10 years. Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated Texas Gov. Greg Abbott after pledging a statewide pause. Similar Democratic wins occurred in Ohio, Michigan and Georgia, while Florida’s Byron Donalds and Pennsylvania’s Josh Shapiro also backed tighter rules. [1]
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