Officials, Activists Urge New York Governor to Sign Responsible Data Center Development Act
Elected officials and environmental activists gathered in Lansing, NY, urging Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the Responsible Data Center Development Act. The proposed legislation aims to regulate data center developments. Cayuga Nation Sachem Sam George delivered an invocation at the event.
Cayuga Nation Sachem Sam George delivered an opening invocation at the Salt Point Natural Area in Lansing, New York, on August 28. The gathering included elected officials and environmental activists who collectively urged Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the Responsible Data Center Development Act. The proposed legislation seeks to establish guidelines and regulations for data center development within the state.
The activists and officials convened to highlight the importance of the act, which addresses concerns related to the environmental impact and responsible planning of data center projects. Their unified appeal to Governor Hochul underscores the growing public and governmental interest in overseeing the expansion of the data center industry.