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AI cloud company CoreWeave to fill $440M Cedar Creek data center
News ClipCommunity Impact·Cedar Creek, Bastrop County, TX

AI cloud company CoreWeave to fill $440M Cedar Creek data center

CoreWeave is identified as the occupant of EdgeConneX's $440 million data center in Cedar Creek, Texas, which is expected to open in August. Bastrop County previously approved property tax abatements for the facility. Residents continue to raise concerns about the data center's impact on water, electricity, and noise, prompting a public hearing on proposed tax-abatement guidelines.

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CoreWeaveAmazon
7/24/2026
Cross-Political Protests Emerge Against Data Center Development, Highlighting Kenilworth, New Jersey Project
News ClipThe New Republic·Kenilworth, Union County, NJ

Cross-Political Protests Emerge Against Data Center Development, Highlighting Kenilworth, New Jersey Project

Residents in Kenilworth, New Jersey, participated in a cross-partisan "National Day of Action" protest against a CoreWeave AI data center project. The community expresses outrage over lack of consultation, perceived land seizure, water usage concerns, and state tax credits benefiting the developer. Despite ongoing protests, the project is under construction.

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CoreWeave
7/23/2026
The Digital Deluge: Artificial intelligence’s hidden cost in water, watts, and carbon -
News ClipNJTODAY.NET·NJ

The Digital Deluge: Artificial intelligence’s hidden cost in water, watts, and carbon -

Artificial intelligence infrastructure is driving significant increases in water, energy, and carbon consumption, with a Cornell University study detailing the state-by-state environmental footprint. New Jersey is experiencing a boom in data center development, exemplified by projects from CoreWeave in Kenilworth and DataOne and Nebius in Vineland. Senator Bernie Sanders has proposed legislation to give the public a stake in AI companies and regulate their societal impact.

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CoreWeaveOpenAIGoogle
7/15/2026
Hammond data center project ends; Indiana AG threatens lawsuit against Merrillville
News Clipnwitimes.com·Hammond, Lake County, IN

Hammond data center project ends; Indiana AG threatens lawsuit against Merrillville$

A large data center expansion project in Hammond, Indiana, involving Decennial Group and CoreWeave, has been canceled after failing to meet crucial agreement deadlines, including a power supply deal with NIPSCO. Separately, the Indiana Attorney General has threatened legal action against the Town of Merrillville over a resolution opposing ICE warehouses.

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CoreWeave
7/3/2026
New Jersey Lawmakers Just Nixed a 2-Year-Old Data Center Tax Credit
News ClipHeatmap News·NJ

New Jersey Lawmakers Just Nixed a 2-Year-Old Data Center Tax Credit$

New Jersey lawmakers have passed a bill to eliminate a 2-year-old tax credit program for data centers, including a significant allocation for CoreWeave, in response to public outrage over rising electricity prices. The legislation awaits the governor's signature and reflects a national trend of states reconsidering data center incentives due to energy cost concerns.

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CoreWeave
7/1/2026
Lawsuit challenges Hillsboro data center tax breaks for NVIDIA, Adobe & more
News Clip2:45KATU News·Hillsboro, Washington County, OR

Lawsuit challenges Hillsboro data center tax breaks for NVIDIA, Adobe & more

A coalition of advocacy groups has filed a lawsuit challenging tax incentives approved for data center projects in Hillsboro, Oregon, arguing they divert public funds from schools. The lawsuit targets agreements involving companies like Nvidia, CoreWeave, Adobe, QTS, and Flexential, alleging Hillsboro and Washington County exceeded their authority. City officials contend they followed state law and approved the incentives before a state-wide moratorium took effect.

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NvidiaCoreWeaveQTS
6/26/2026
Lawsuit filed against Hillsboro, Washington County over data center tax breaks
News ClipKATU·Hillsboro, Washington County, OR

Lawsuit filed against Hillsboro, Washington County over data center tax breaks

Advocacy groups including 1000 Friends of Oregon and the Oregon Education Association, along with Hillsboro Councilor Kipperlyn Sinclair, have filed a lawsuit against Hillsboro and Washington County. The suit seeks to overturn enterprise zone tax exemption agreements for data centers tied to companies like NVIDIA and CoreWeave, arguing these breaks divert public funds from schools and services. These tax breaks were approved shortly before a statewide moratorium on new data center incentives took effect in Oregon.

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CoreWeaveQTS
6/25/2026
New Jersey pauses AI data center tax break program
News ClipNews12 | Westchester·NJ

New Jersey pauses AI data center tax break program

New Jersey has paused its "Next New Jersey Program-AI," which offered significant tax breaks to AI data center companies, following months of backlash. Governor Mikie Sherrill's office is conducting a full review of the program due to concerns over high water and electricity usage by data centers and the cost-effectiveness of job creation. The NJEDA confirmed the temporary pause on new applications.

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CoreWeave
6/24/2026
News ClipInsider NJ·Kenilworth, Union County, NJ

NJBIA, IBEW Local 102 Set Record Straight on AI Data Centers in New Op-Ed

Business and labor leaders in New Jersey published an op-ed to counter misinformation about AI data center development in the state. They clarified issues regarding electricity costs, water usage, emissions, noise levels, and community impact, advocating for New Jersey to embrace AI innovation. The op-ed cited CoreWeave's project in Kenilworth as an example of responsible development funding its own infrastructure.

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CoreWeave
6/15/2026
Inside The $1.2 Billion Data Center Campus Being Built In Cheyenne
News ClipCowboy State Daily·Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY

Inside The $1.2 Billion Data Center Campus Being Built In Cheyenne

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon and Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins toured the $1.2 billion Related Digital data center campus in Cheyenne, highlighting its nearing completion and state-of-the-art features. The facility, which will provide 420 megawatts of computational capacity for CoreWeave, emphasizes efficiency in energy and water use with a closed-loop cooling system. Leaders also discussed the project's economic impact, including tax revenue, job creation, and a $3.5 million commitment to affordable housing in Cheyenne.

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CoreWeave
6/14/2026
Court reviews $15 billion in data center bonds Thursday: Citizens hold limited intervention rights
News ClipDalton Daily Citizen·Dalton, Whitfield County, GA

Court reviews $15 billion in data center bonds Thursday: Citizens hold limited intervention rights

A Whitfield County Superior Court judge is set to review $15 billion in proposed data center bonds for Core Scientific and CoreWeave projects. While citizens can intervene, their objections are limited to the legality of the bonds and not broader concerns about data center development. This hearing is a crucial step in the financing of these significant projects in Whitfield County.

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CoreWeave
6/3/2026
Whitfield County Data Center Development Raises Public Notice Concerns
News ClipDalton Daily Citizen·Whitfield County, GA

Whitfield County Data Center Development Raises Public Notice Concerns

The Dalton Daily Citizen editorial highlights that $16.5 billion in data center bonds authorized by the Dalton-Whitfield Joint Development Authority since 2018 have gone largely unnoticed by the public. The article criticizes existing legal notice mechanisms as inadequate for large-scale economic developments, despite full legal compliance. It calls for greater public awareness and engagement regarding these projects in Whitfield County, Georgia.

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CoreWeave
6/3/2026
New Jersey Pauses AI Data Center Tax Break Program Amid Public Pushback
News Clip1:36NBC New York·Kennallorth, NJ

New Jersey Pauses AI Data Center Tax Break Program Amid Public Pushback

New Jersey has paused applications for a state tax credit program for AI data centers, following inquiries from NBC New York's I-Team and public sentiment against such incentives. The pause affects the remaining $250 million in credits under the "Next New Jersey Program – AI" and targets a specific project by CoreWeave in Kennallorth. A state assemblyman has also proposed legislation to reclaim these tax credits, while industry groups argue for their necessity.

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CoreWeave
6/3/2026
Court Reviews $15 Billion in Data Center Bonds Thursday; Citizens Hold Limited Intervention Rights
News ClipDalton Daily Citizen·Dalton, Whitfield County, GA

Court Reviews $15 Billion in Data Center Bonds Thursday; Citizens Hold Limited Intervention Rights

A Whitfield County Superior Court judge is set to review bond validation requests totaling over $15 billion for data center projects involving Core Scientific and CoreWeave. These bonds, issued through the Dalton-Whitfield County Joint Development Authority, are repaid by the private companies, not county taxpayers. While citizens can intervene, their objections are limited to the legality of the bonds, not general opposition to data center development.

legalgovernment
CoreWeave
6/2/2026
Meeting on AI data center in N.J. called off, frustrating residents
News Clip1:57CBS New York·Kenilworth, Union County, NJ

Meeting on AI data center in N.J. called off, frustrating residents

Residents in Kenilworth, New Jersey, expressed frustration after a planning board meeting to discuss a 400,000 square foot AI data center was canceled due to lack of quorum. The project by CoreWeave is causing concerns among locals regarding rising electric bills and environmental impacts such as noise, air, light, and water pollution. The planning board had previously approved the redevelopment at the site last year.

oppositionenvironmentalgovernmentelectricityzoning
CoreWeave
5/27/2026
Meeting on AI data center in Kenilworth, N.J., called off, frustrating residents
News ClipCBS News·Kenilworth, Union County, NJ

Meeting on AI data center in Kenilworth, N.J., called off, frustrating residents

Residents in Kenilworth, New Jersey, protested plans for a 400,000-square-foot AI data center by CoreWeave at a canceled borough planning board meeting. The project was previously approved by the board last year. Opponents voiced concerns about environmental impacts, including noise, air, light, and water pollution, as well as rising electric bills.

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CoreWeave
5/27/2026
Energy leaders: AI is the next space race, and U.S. is playing catch up
News ClipDeseret News·Box Elder County, UT

Energy leaders: AI is the next space race, and U.S. is playing catch up

At an Operation Gigawatt Summit in Utah, industry leaders warned that the U.S. is falling behind China in the AI "space race" due to stagnant energy production, which is crucial for powering data centers. They highlighted growing public opposition and slow permitting processes as hindering necessary infrastructure development. Experts called for increased energy supply, infrastructure upgrades, and improved community engagement to secure the nation's AI future.

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CoreWeave
5/23/2026
Environmentalists Eye Water Use as Data Centers Spread
News ClipLancaster Farming·Lancaster County, PA

Environmentalists Eye Water Use as Data Centers Spread$

A panel of conservationists recently focused on water use concerns related to data center development in the Mid-Atlantic and Chesapeake Bay watershed, discussing ways to organize against expansion. Pennsylvania Ag Secretary Russell Redding highlighted zoning and farmland preservation as methods to protect land from data centers.

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CoreWeave
5/22/2026