Petitioners start gathering signatures for data center ban

Name: Petitioners start gathering signatures for data center ban
Uploaded: 2026-04-06T02:51:51.000Z
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Description: A group called 'Ohio Residents for Responsible Development' is gathering signatures for a ballot measure to ban large-scale data centers in Ohio. The proposed amendment would prohibit data centers using more than 25 megawatts per month due to concerns about environmental impact, public health, and electricity costs. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has verified the request for the ballot measure.

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A group called 'Ohio Residents for Responsible Development' is gathering signatures for a ballot measure to ban large-scale data centers in Ohio. The proposed amendment would prohibit data centers using more than 25 megawatts per month due to concerns about environmental impact, public health, and electricity costs. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has verified the request for the ballot measure.

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Petitioners start gathering signatures for data center ban

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