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Data Center moratorium bills introduced in Michigan: Here's what they contain$

Three Michigan Senate bills have been introduced to establish a statewide moratorium on new data center projects until April 2027. This proposed pause aims to allow lawmakers to study the potential impacts of data centers on Michigan's energy grid, land use, and local communities, driven by concerns from residents like those in Saline regarding a large data center project. The legislation would temporarily halt approvals by local governments and state agencies for data center developments.