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Data Center Signal is tracking 17 clips about Panattoni data center developments across 5 states, including WI, KY, OH, MI, CA.

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News ClipSpectrum News·Burgin, Mercer County, KY

Panattoni releases new details on Project Bluegrass data center

Panattoni has provided new details for its proposed "Project Bluegrass" data center in Mercer County, Kentucky, as the town of Burgin considers annexing hundreds of acres of farmland for the development. The company addressed community concerns regarding the project's impact and utility rates, while residents expressed distrust over a perceived lack of transparency and ongoing opposition.

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8/25/2026

News ClipNews-Talk 1480 WHBC·Canton, Stark County, OH

Data Center Meeting Tuesday in Canton

An open house was held in Canton, Ohio, for a new data center project planned by California-based development company Panattoni. The company is coordinating with AEP on electricity and has conducted environmental checks, finding the property clean. Construction is expected to begin in six to ten months, lasting two and a half years.

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8/18/2026

News ClipWKU Public Radio·Burgin, Mercer County, KY

Hyperscale data centers provoke bipartisan outrage across Kentucky

Opposition to hyperscale data centers is growing across Kentucky, uniting Republicans and Democrats against local projects due to concerns over environmental impact, noise, and electricity costs. Mercer County residents specifically oppose a Panattoni project near Burgin, leading to a county-wide moratorium and a delayed annexation vote by the Burgin City Council.

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8/17/2026

News ClipLexington Herald Leader·Mercer County, KY

Mercer County data center fight taints Lexington bourbon tourism project

A proposed data center project in Mercer County, Kentucky, has become highly contentious after developer Brian Luftman threatened a leading critic. The incident sparked calls for a boycott of Luftman's related bourbon tourism project in Lexington and highlights deep community divisions. Mercer County Fiscal Court has since enacted a year-long moratorium on data centers, and the governor has issued new state-level restrictions.

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8/13/2026

News ClipSpectrum News·KY

Andy Beshear defends Kentucky data center order

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is defending an executive order regulating data center development across the state, aiming to protect ratepayers and the environment while allowing projects to proceed with community support. The order requires developers to account for power, infrastructure, and environmental impacts, and prohibits utility rate increases tied to data center costs. Meanwhile, the Louisville Metro Council has advanced a local data center moratorium, and a Panattoni project in Mercer County faces opposition.

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8/7/2026

News ClipWKYT·Burgin, Mercer County, KY

‘We have to go further’: Kentucky governor signs data center order amid mixed reaction

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed an executive order to regulate data center development across the state, requiring developers to submit energy plans, protect against rate increases, and address environmental impacts. The order has drawn mixed reactions, with some residents and legislators arguing it does not go far enough to protect communities, while a developer expressed support. Local critics desired a statewide moratorium.

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8/7/2026

News Clip2:07WIFR TV·Turtle, Rock County, WI

Town of Turtle board rejects data center cost reimbursement agreement, starts moratorium process

The Town of Turtle board unanimously rejected a revised cost-reimbursement agreement from Panattoni for a potential data center, citing concerns that the new language favored the developer. Following this, the board also initiated the process for a 12-month moratorium on data center development, a move met with applause from over 100 residents.

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7/30/2026

News ClipBeloit Daily News·Turtle, Rock County, WI

Turtle board rejects cost agreement with data center developer, passes moratorium resolution

The Town of Turtle Board of Supervisors unanimously rejected a cost reimbursement agreement with Panattoni Development Co. and approved a resolution to begin the process of enacting a 12-month moratorium on large developments. These actions follow significant community opposition to Panattoni's proposed $1 billion data center campus, known as "Project Cornmaze," in Rock County. Nearby towns of Beloit and Rock are expected to vote on similar moratoriums soon.

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7/30/2026

News ClipBeloit Daily News·Rock County, WI

Rock County townships study possible data center moratoriums

Multiple townships in Rock County, Wisconsin, are considering or drafting moratoriums on data center developments to allow time for regulation. This comes as a specific $1 billion data center project, "Project Cornmaze" by Panattoni, faces public opposition in the towns of Beloit and Turtle. Neighboring counties have already approved similar moratoriums, while Rock County is also debating a resolution to limit non-disclosure agreements for data center projects.

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7/27/2026

News Clipcapradio.org·Roseville, Placer County, CA

Roseville has no data center proposal but it has a data center fight

Residents in Roseville, California, are actively opposing a proposed "innovation center" by Panattoni Development on the Phillip Road site, fearing it will house a large data center despite the city's claims. Concerns focus on electricity, water usage, and the environmental impact of backup diesel generators. The city is reviewing Panattoni's rezoning application, and state-level legislation regarding data centers is also in progress.

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7/17/2026

News Clip1:5513 WREX·Beloit, Rock County, WI

Data center developer sheds light on $1B Beloit project raising community concern

Developer Panattoni held a meeting to introduce "Project Cornmaze", a proposed $1 billion, 430-acre data center campus in Beloit. While supporters highlight the economic benefits, community members are raising concerns about the project's water usage, potential for rising electricity costs, and lack of transparency in the approval process.

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6/23/2026

News Clip1:52WKOW 27 NEWS·Beloit, Rock County, WI

'First of many conversations': Data center developer Panattoni holds private meeting in Beloit

Data center developer Panattoni held its first private meeting in Beloit, Wisconsin, to discuss a potential data center project. This initial conversation is expected to be one of many regarding the proposed development.

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6/23/2026

News ClipGazetteXtra·Turtle, Rock County, WI

Residents band together across Rock County as data center proposals multiply

Residents across Rock County, Wisconsin, are forming regional groups to oppose the increasing number of data center proposals. They are actively attending government meetings to voice their concerns, which statewide observers note as a strength-in-numbers response to large business interests. A public meeting in the town of Turtle saw significant turnout regarding a potential cost reimbursement agreement with data center developer Panattoni.

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6/11/2026

News ClipCanton Repository·Perry Township, Stark County, OH

Smokestacks to server farms. Data center fights feel so personal | Opinion

Residents of Stark County, Ohio, are actively opposing a proposed data center development by Panattoni in Perry Township and the City of Canton, raising concerns about energy, water, and land use. Local officials are demanding measurable community benefits from the project, reflecting a broader sentiment that data centers must serve the local population. The article contrasts this resistance with past industrial development, highlighting the personal nature of the current conflict.

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4/22/2026

News ClipNews-Talk 1480 WHBC·Perry, Stark County, OH

Canton Mayor Pens Community Letter RE: Perry Water

The City of Canton and Perry Township are at an impasse over a Joint Economic Development District (JEDD) contract for a proposed data center, specifically regarding water provision and an anti-annexation clause. Canton's mayor has proposed renegotiating terms, but Perry Township has not responded to proposals and has filed a lawsuit contesting annexation. Consequently, Canton will not approve commercial or industrial water contracts until the issues are resolved.

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3/19/2026

News Clip3:05WXYZ-TV Detroit | Channel 7·Allen Park, Wayne County, MI

Van Buren Township residents voice concern over proposed 1-gigawatt data center near I-94

Residents of Van Buren Township, Michigan are voicing strong opposition to a proposal from Panatonni to build a 1-gigawatt data center on 282 acres near I-94 and Haggerty Road. The proposal has sparked fierce opposition from residents who packed a township board meeting to voice their concerns.

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12/17/2025

News Clip1:39FOX 2 Detroit·Allen Park, Wayne County, MI

Proposed data center in Van Buren Twp. faces community backlash

A data center project proposed by Panattoni Data Center Group in Van Buren Township, Michigan is facing backlash from the local community. The project would span multiple buildings along I-94.

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12/12/2025