Maine lawmakers pass nation’s first statewide ban on large data centers

News ClipThe Washington Post·ME·4/14/2026

Maine lawmakers have passed the nation's first statewide ban on large data centers. This significant legislative action marks a precedent for regulating data center development at a state level. The ban targets large-scale facilities across Maine.

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Maine lawmakers pass nation’s first statewide ban on large data centers  The Washington Post