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Data Center Signal is tracking 88 clips about Cloverleaf Infrastructure data center developments across 5 states, including WI, AL, OK, KS, IL.

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electricity64%

environmental58%

zoning55%

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announcement17%

legal11%

News ClipWisconsin Watch·Wrightstown, Brown County, WI

Wrightstown, Wisconsin, Voters Reject Data Center Development Amid State Political Debate

Residents in Wrightstown, Wisconsin, overwhelmingly rejected AI data centers in a recent primary ballot referendum. This local push against data center development has spurred a bipartisan political debate among state politicians regarding regulation and tax incentives for such projects. Village officials had previously denied proposals from Cloverleaf Infrastructure, leading to a year-long moratorium being extended after residents pushed for a vote.

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8/31/2026

News ClipThe New Yorker·Beloit, Rock County, WI

Could Data Centers Swing an Election in Wisconsin?$

A proposed Meta-linked data center in Rock County, Wisconsin, has sparked significant local opposition due to concerns about utility bills, air quality, and groundwater, leading to a proposed moratorium by the Town of Beloit supervisors. This local backlash has elevated data center development into a major issue in the Wisconsin governor's race and other state elections. Politicians across the country are grappling with the rising unpopularity of data centers and their potential impact on electoral outcomes.

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Meta Oracle OpenAI Microsoft

8/28/2026

News ClipYellowhammer News·Lowndes County, AL

Billboards go up in opposition to Lowndes County data center

Billboards have been erected along major highways in Lowndes County, Alabama, as organized opposition to the proposed Project Red Clay data center intensifies. The group Protect Lowndes County is behind the campaign, urging residents to demand transparency and oppose the hyperscale development.

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8/24/2026

News ClipMilwaukee Neighborhood News Service·Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI

Oracle drops lawsuit challenging Wisconsin data center credit rules

Oracle voluntarily dropped its lawsuit challenging Wisconsin's utility regulator over new credit rating requirements for data center developers. These rules, intended to protect ratepayers from financial risks, now stand unchallenged and could serve as a blueprint for other areas. The Port Washington data center project, co-developed by Oracle, OpenAI, and Vantage, continues to face challenges, including delays in transmission line approvals.

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Oracle OpenAI Vantage

8/23/2026

News Clip1:56KOKH - FOX 25·Piedmont, Canadian County, OK

Piedmont residents fighting data center as developer secures alternate location

Piedmont residents are actively opposing a proposed data center, with a petition drive ahead of a crucial vote. The developer, Cloverleaf Infrastructure, has secured an alternate site in Kingfisher County, though Piedmont remains its preferred location. Residents are pushing for a project pause, permanent ban, or stricter regulations.

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8/22/2026

News ClipWBHM·AL

Proposed data centers could use more electricity than all Alabama homes combined. Who will pay?

Alabama residents are concerned about proposed data centers that could consume more electricity than all homes combined, potentially raising power bills. A new state law, SB 270, requires the Public Service Commission to consider public interest in data center contracts, but transparency is limited due to redactions. Community opposition persists against projects like Project Marvel in Bessemer and Project Red Clay in Lowndes County, while the issue becomes a focal point in the state's gubernatorial race.

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8/22/2026

News Clip2:40KOCO 5 News·Piedmont, Canadian County, OK

Piedmont residents push back against data center project ahead of city council vote

Residents in Piedmont, Oklahoma, are actively pushing back against Cloverleaf Infrastructure's proposed "Project Open Sky" data center ahead of an upcoming City Council vote. They are gathering signatures for petitions to introduce a temporary moratorium and a complete ban on data centers, citing concerns about noise and water usage. The petitions aim to allow citizens to vote on the project's approval after impact studies.

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8/20/2026

News ClipKOCO·Piedmont, Canadian County, OK

Residents in Piedmont gathering signatures to oppose proposed data center project

Piedmont, Oklahoma residents are actively gathering signatures to oppose "Project Open Sky," a proposed data center project by Cloverleaf Infrastructure. They are pushing for a public vote on several citizen initiative petitions, including a temporary moratorium and noise level regulations. This comes as the Piedmont City Council is set to vote next week on a rezoning application for the project site, with water usage and electricity grid impact also being significant community concerns.

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8/20/2026

News ClipLowndes Signal·Lowndes County, AL

Commission reviews data center ADEM permits$

A Lowndes County resident addressed county commissioners, presenting an ADEM stormwater permit and land option agreements tied to the proposed Red Clay Technology Campus. He expressed strong concerns about alleged deceptive practices by developers Sandstone Cliffs DevCo LLC and Cloverleaf Infrastructure. The resident urged the commission to protect constituents' interests regarding land and home investments.

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8/19/2026

News Cliptonganoxiemirror.com·Tonganoxie, Leavenworth County, KS

Leavenworth County officials reverse course, slow down on data center proposed for site near Tonganoxie

Leavenworth County officials are revisiting a potential moratorium on data center applications after an initial attempt failed. The move comes as residents voice ongoing opposition to Project Bluestem, a proposed hyperscale data center development by Cloverleaf Infrastructure near Tonganoxie, citing concerns about noise, pollution, and infrastructure strain.

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8/19/2026

News ClipLawrence Journal-World·Tonganoxie, Leavenworth County, KS

Leavenworth Co. officials reverse course, slow down on data center proposed for site near Tonganoxie

Leavenworth County officials are revisiting a moratorium on data center applications after an earlier attempt to extend a 90-day moratorium failed. The move comes as residents voice ongoing concerns about a proposed hyperscale data center, Project Bluestem, near Tonganoxie. County planning and zoning members also voted to delay regulation recommendations.

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8/13/2026

News ClipAlabama Daily News·Hope Hull, Lowndes County, AL

Doug Jones calls for more data center transparency and accountability at Lowndes County event

Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones spoke in Hope Hull, Alabama, urging transparency and accountability for data center developments, specifically citing opposition to Cloverleaf Infrastructure's proposed Project Red Clay in Lowndes County. He reiterated his call for a one-year moratorium on new data center construction and advised the Alabama Public Service Commission to pause approving new data center contracts.

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8/13/2026

News ClipKCTV·Tonganoxie, Leavenworth County, KS

Leavenworth County zoning meeting draws opposition over proposed development

Opponents of Project Bluestem, a proposed hyperscale AI data center in Leavenworth County, Kansas, are preparing for a legal fight after the county commission allowed a 90-day moratorium on data center applications to expire. The Citizens Against Bluestem group has retained an attorney and is raising funds, citing concerns over noise, water quality, and air emissions from required gas turbines due to insufficient power from Evergy. They also criticize a state sales-tax exemption bill for data centers and advocate for a longer moratorium and stronger local regulations.

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8/13/2026

News ClipGreen Bay Press-Gazette·Wrightstown, Brown County, WI

Wrightstown overwhelmingly opposes AI data centers in referendum vote

Wrightstown residents overwhelmingly voted against considering any future artificial intelligence data center proposals in a non-binding referendum. Approximately 87% of villagers voted "No," indicating strong opposition to such developments, including a potential 1-gigawatt project proposed by Cloverleaf Infrastructure.

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8/12/2026

News Clip2:31WSFA 12 News·AL

Data center discussion across Alabama continues

Data center developers in Alabama are promoting benefits like high-paying jobs and school funding, while residents voice concerns about environmental impact and electric grid capacity. Specific projects in South Montgomery and Lowndes County are highlighted as examples in this ongoing statewide discussion. Companies like Meta and Cloverleaf Infrastructure are addressing public worries about water usage and power demands.

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Infrastructure vs. Impact: inside Alabama’s growing data center conversation

A growing conversation around data center development is unfolding across Alabama, with developers like Cloverleaf Infrastructure and Meta pouring millions into new facilities in Lowndes County and Montgomery, respectively. While companies promise economic benefits and infrastructure upgrades, local advocates are raising concerns about the strain on Alabama's electrical grid and calling for a statewide halt on new construction.

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Data center opposition sparks Yukon mayor recall effort, delays

Yukon residents have initiated a recall election for Mayor Brian Pillmore, citing concerns over a proposed $1 billion data center near the city. Concurrently, Oklahoma City staff postponed a rezoning vote for the Cloverleaf Infrastructure project, allowing residents more time to voice concerns about the facility's water and power demands.

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8/4/2026

News ClipLowndes Signal·Lowndes County, AL

Residents press Commission to reject data center$

Lowndes County residents urged the County Commission to reject Project Red Clay, a proposed AI data center, citing concerns over land, water usage, and transparency. Opponents like Annthea Gulley and Chuck Eggleston raised environmental issues and questioned developer Cloverleaf Infrastructure's water promises, also submitting a public records request due to perceived lack of information from the commission.

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7/31/2026

News Clip2:31KOCO 5 News·Piedmont, Canadian County, OK

Piedmont crowd blasts proposed data center as residents warn of water and noise impacts

Piedmont residents held a large protest at a city council meeting against a proposed data center development by Cloverleaf Infrastructure, citing concerns about water and noise impacts. The City Council did not approve a motion to rezone land for the project, indicating that more studies are needed before any further decisions are made.

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7/28/2026

News Clip3:00Wisconsin Watch·Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI

Port Washington resident speaks out after selling home to data center project

Curtiss Smith, a Port Washington resident, sold his four-acre property to Cloverleaf Infrastructure in 2024, believing it would be used for a microchip factory. He later discovered the land was for a hyperscale AI data center, subsequently acquired by Vantage Data Centers. The project, which will house infrastructure for OpenAI and Oracle, is now under construction.

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Vantage OpenAI Oracle

7/21/2026