Shrimpgate saga continues with new shrimp labeling discussion, lawmakers meet for data centers talk

Lawmakers in Columbia, South Carolina, are scheduled to discuss three state Senate bills that aim to modify the way data centers are built and regulated across the state. The legislative debate will focus on addressing the rapid growth of these facilities, particularly their environmental impact and the potential costs they impose on consumers. The discussion is set to occur today in Columbia during a meeting of the state Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, which begins at noon. The proposed bills seek to establish new frameworks for data center development, indicating a legislative push to manage the industry's expansion within South Carolina.