Rockford-area lawmakers feel data center bill loses energy in Illinois General Assembly
News Clip2:22WIFR TV·Rockford, Winnebago County, IL·5/28/2026
The Illinois General Assembly is debating a bill known as the POWER Act, which aims to increase the state's regulatory authority over data centers. Some lawmakers are concerned that enacting this legislation could discourage data center development and drive business away from Illinois.
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The POWER Act could empower the state's abilities to regulate data centers, but some lawmakers worry it could drive business away.
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