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News ClipLubbock Avalanche-Journal·Lubbock County, TX

Learn about Lubbock District 3 candidate Adam Hernandez's platforms

Lubbock District 3 candidate Adam Hernandez is campaigning against a proposed hyperscale AI data center in northeast Lubbock. The project was previously rejected by Planning and Zoning and withdrawn, but the developer plans to resubmit it. Hernandez cites concerns over water and energy consumption, potential air pollution from a gas plant, and misleading economic benefits due to tax abatements as reasons for his opposition.

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4/18/2026

News ClipLubbock Avalanche-Journal·Lubbock County, TX

Learn about Lubbock District 3 candidate David Bruegel's platforms

Lubbock City Council candidate David Bruegel discussed the rejected hyperscale data center proposal for northeast Lubbock. He emphasized water conservation, advocating for projects with verifiable water recycling and substantial economic benefit, while also addressing resident concerns about industrial development and infrastructure.

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4/18/2026

News ClipHerald Times Reporter·Manitowoc County, WI

Manitowoc letter urges nuclear option for data center power

Farmers in Manitowoc County have requested a one-year moratorium on data center development, citing concerns over farmland loss. The article, presented as a letter to the editor, discusses a proposed 300-acre data center, with an additional 500 acres for solar power. The author suggests using a small modular nuclear reactor to power the data center and reduce the land footprint.

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4/18/2026

News ClipThe State Journal-Register·Talkington, Sangamon County, IL

A Democrat’s case for responsible data center growth | Opinion

A Sangamon County Board member explains his support for a CyrusOne data center zoning petition in Talkington Township, arguing that the project meets established standards and offers local benefits despite opposition concerns. He emphasizes evaluating facts over rumors and strengthening building codes to address legitimate issues like environmental impact, electricity, and water use.

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4/18/2026

News ClipThe Daily Cardinal·DeForest, Dane County, WI

Wisconsin communities win fights against data center development

Communities in Wisconsin, particularly DeForest, have achieved victories against data center development projects. These successes have inspired hope among anti-data center activist groups across the state.

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4/18/2026

News Clip7:44FOX5 Las Vegas·Boulder City, Clark County, NV

Boulder City, Nevada, residents are voicing strong opposition to a proposed AI data center, Townsite 2, citing concerns over electricity use, heat generation, and environmental impact. A protest is planned before the upcoming Planning Commission meeting where the project will be reviewed. Developers highlight potential economic benefits for the city.

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4/18/2026

News ClipThe Mountaineer·Clyde, Haywood County, NC

Clyde says no to data centers following passionate public outcry$

The town of Clyde, North Carolina, unanimously voted to enact a one-year moratorium on data center development following significant public opposition. Residents raised concerns about noise, high water usage, increased electricity costs, environmental impact, and limited local job creation from such facilities.

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4/18/2026

News ClipBryan College Station Eagle·OH

Antony Davies: We need to decide who owns the moon$

Residents in southwestern Ohio are reportedly opposing the development of a large 2 million-square-foot data center in their area. Locals in the rural farmland region do not want the facility built.

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4/18/2026

News Clip3:00WRIC ABC 8News·VA

Virginia has passed new data center laws, signed by Governor Abigail Spanberger, addressing issues like water usage, noise, and site suitability. While these are considered moderate steps towards regulation, they mark a significant legislative move. Discussions continue regarding remaining bills and data center subsidies.

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4/18/2026

News ClipKIRO 7 News Seattle·Seattle, King County, WA

Pushback swiftly grows against data center proposal in Seattle

More than 37,000 letters have been sent to the Seattle City Council supporting a moratorium on new data centers in the city. This comes as three companies are reportedly inquiring about building four data centers, raising concerns about the region's electricity supply. Community groups are actively pushing back against these proposals.

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4/18/2026

News ClipLoneStar 92.3·Temple, Bell County, TX

Data Center Defiance: Temple Residents Vow Recalls After 4-0 Council Vote

Temple City Council has controversially approved a third data center project by Rowan Digital Infrastructure despite strong resident opposition. Concerns about water usage and environmental impacts were central to the debate. Following the 4-0 vote, residents announced plans to organize a recall petition against the Mayor and two Council members.

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4/18/2026

News ClipKXAN Austin·Hutto, Williamson County, TX

Hutto data center rezoning request withdrawn by developer$

The developer behind a proposed data center in Hutto, Texas, has withdrawn their rezoning request for the project. This withdrawal suggests a potential change in plans or a temporary pause in the development process for the data center.

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4/18/2026

News ClipKEYE·Hutto, Williamson County, TX

Developer withdraws proposed data center rezoning in Hutto after community pushback

Zydeco Development withdrew its rezoning request for a proposed AI data center project in Hutto, Texas. This decision followed significant community opposition and concerns from city officials that the project did not align with the city's comprehensive plan. As a result, the data center project will not move forward.

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4/18/2026

News ClipWCPO 9 Cincinnati·Wilmington, Clinton County, OH

Wilmington residents take aim at industrial zoning for data centers with ballot referendum

Wilmington, Ohio residents have successfully secured a ballot referendum to overturn a city council's rezoning decision that would have increased land available for industrial data centers. Voters will decide on this measure in the upcoming November election. Separately, a proposed statewide constitutional amendment to prohibit data centers with a peak load exceeding 25 megawatts per month has been certified for ballot access.

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4/18/2026

News ClipKRCR·Redding, Shasta County, CA

Redding Chico Eureka Topic AI Data Center Moratorium Act | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

The U.S. is experiencing rapid data center construction, particularly in rural areas. An act concerning a data center moratorium is being discussed, potentially impacting cities like Redding, Chico, and Eureka.

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4/18/2026

News Clip13wham.com·ME

Data center construction is booming across the country, specifically rural communities

Data center construction is booming across the U.S., particularly in rural areas, driven by artificial intelligence, which also raises concerns about energy consumption. The Maine legislature recently passed the first state-level AI data center moratorium, which now awaits the governor's signature. Federal lawmakers have also proposed a similar moratorium act.

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4/18/2026

News ClipNBC Palm Springs·Coachella, Riverside County, CA

Proposed Coachella data center sparks debate over growth, transparency, and environmental impact

A proposed data center in Coachella, California, is currently sparking debate among local residents. While the project promises millions in revenue, it faces opposition due to concerns over its potential impact on water usage, energy demand, and a perceived lack of transparency regarding its development.

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4/18/2026

News Clip3:00The National Desk·ME

The U.S. is experiencing rapid data center expansion, particularly in rural areas, driven by AI despite concerns about massive energy consumption and limited local job creation. Democratic lawmakers have proposed a national moratorium, and Maine recently enacted its own temporary pause on new AI data center construction requiring over 20MW of power.

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4/18/2026

News Clip1:53WCPO 9·Wilmington, Clinton County, OH

Residents in Wilmington, Ohio, have successfully placed a referendum on the ballot to challenge a major rezoning decision. This decision would nearly double the land available for industrial data centers, including a controversial Amazon project. The community group argues that the city disregarded expert advice in approving the rezoning, leading them to appeal directly to voters.

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4/18/2026

News Clipaltoonamirror.com·Lower Mount Bethel, Northampton County, PA

Data center takeovers of farms stirring anger

Residents in Pennsylvania's Slate Belt region, specifically Lower Mount Bethel Township, are actively opposing a proposed 1.2 GW data center project in Northampton County. The opposition, organized by No Data Center in the LMBT, centers on concerns over farmland preservation, water usage, power demand, and potential environmental impacts. The project, led by Peron Development and J.G. Petrucci, requires rezoning and has prompted strong community feedback during a recent town hall.

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4/18/2026

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AMPLIFIED: Boulder City residents raise concerns over proposed AI data center

Clyde says no to data centers following passionate public outcry$

Antony Davies: We need to decide who owns the moon$

'Moderate steps': Expert weighs in on Virginia's new data center laws

Hutto data center rezoning request withdrawn by developer$

Data center DEBATE: Number expected to grow substantially

Residents challenging Amazon data center get referendum on ballot

AMPLIFIED: Boulder City residents raise concerns over proposed AI data center

Clyde says no to data centers following passionate public outcry$

Antony Davies: We need to decide who owns the moon$

'Moderate steps': Expert weighs in on Virginia's new data center laws

Hutto data center rezoning request withdrawn by developer$

Data center DEBATE: Number expected to grow substantially

Residents challenging Amazon data center get referendum on ballot