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California Governor Newsom Signs Legislation Regulating Data Centers
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a package of seven bills aimed at regulating the data center industry in the state. The new laws shift electric infrastructure costs to data center operators, mandate resource usage disclosures, and eliminate environmental review exemptions. This move comes amidst public backlash against data center construction and represents a significant policy shift.
9/21/2026
