Data Center Construction Should Be Decided At 'Local Level' Says Beth Van Duyne
News Clip9:27Bloomberg Podcasts·TX·9/10/2026
U.S. Representative Beth Van Duyne from Texas stated that decisions regarding data center construction should be made at the local level, rather than being a federal issue. She highlighted the importance of local governments and constituents engaging in conversations about the real-world impact of these developments.
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Republican Representative from Texas Beth Van Duyne said that decisions around data center construction should be made at the local level and that local governments and constituents should have conversations about the reality of the impact on the ground, but that she does not see it as a federal issue. The Congresswoman also discussed the midterm races in Texas and said that she expects more PAC money to flow into statewide races.
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