Jocelyn Benson on data centers, gas prices after gubernatorial debate
Michigan gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson discussed data center policy after a debate, saying she supports safeguards for local communities and protections against excessive water use. She also called for data centers to cover the energy costs they create, while criticizing her opponent over gas prices and foreign policy.
After a debate in Michigan’s gubernatorial race, Democratic candidate and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson defended her record and outlined her position on data centers. Benson said she supports protections for residents and local communities, including safeguards against excessive or abusive water consumption by data centers.
Benson also said data centers should pay for the energy they use and that additional guardrails are needed. The remarks were part of a broader post-debate discussion that focused heavily on gas prices and her call for the federal government to suspend the federal gas tax.