MSU survey shows widespread bipartisan opposition to Michigan data centers

News Clip2:30WLNS 6 News·MI·9/24/2026

A new survey from Michigan State University researchers indicates widespread bipartisan opposition among Michiganders to data centers being built in their communities. Most residents do not want these facilities, a sentiment consistent with previous polls on the topic. The findings suggest a strong public pushback against data center development across the state.

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Most Michiganders don’t want a data center built in their community, and the opposition to data centers crosses party lines, according to a new survey from Michigan State University researchers. The survey follows months of comparable polls finding broad opposition to the facilities. Read more: https://www.wlns.com/your-local-election-hq/michiganers-oppose-data-centers/ Read more at https://www.wlns.com/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@wlns6news?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.facebook.com/wlnstv https://twitter.com/wlns https://www.instagram.com/wlnstv6