Michigan City weighing moratorium on new data centers, with details still to be finalized
News Clipnwitimes.com·Michigan City, Laporte County, IN·9/2/2026
Michigan City is moving forward with a data center moratorium, receiving broad support from its City Council. Key details, such as the moratorium's duration, are still being finalized. This measure aims to allow planning staff to develop new regulations for data center development.
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A moratorium on new data center development is progressing in Michigan City, Indiana, with strong backing from the City Council. The initiative aims to provide planning staff with time to formulate regulations for data center construction. While the measure has broad support, specific details, including the duration of the moratorium, have not yet been finalized. The article noted that the proposed moratorium would not affect Google.