Matthew DenOtter (R) Calls for Data Center Construction Moratorium in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

News Clip1:54My UP Now·MI·8/2/2026

Matthew DenOtter, a political candidate, is advocating for a moratorium on expedited data center construction in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. He cites concerns over protecting the fresh water of the Great Lakes and proposes that construction be paused until real-world environmental evidence can be assessed.

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Citing concerns over protecting the fresh water of the Great Lakes, Matthew DenOtter calls for a moratorium on expedited data center construction in the Upper Peninsula until real-world environmental evidence can be assessed.