Maine bill to pause data center development heads to governor's desk

News Clip0:33NEWS CENTER Maine·Jay, Franklin County, ME·4/15/2026

A bill designed to temporarily halt new data center permits in Maine is currently on its way to Governor Janet Mills for approval. The Governor has previously expressed concerns regarding a specific data center project proposed for Jay, Maine.

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A bill temporarily halting most new data center permits in Maine is headed to Janet Mills, who has raised concerns about a proposed project in Jay.