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Oregon counties, cities say data center moratorium could cost them millions - Oregon Public Broadcasting
News ClipOPB·Umatilla County, OR

Oregon counties, cities say data center moratorium could cost them millions - Oregon Public Broadcasting

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek’s pause on certain data center permits has divided communities, with Umatilla and other rural governments warning of substantial lost revenue while Hillsboro supports tighter regulation. Umatilla officials declared a financial emergency, while Hillsboro approved permanent rules limiting data center acreage and considering height, noise and water standards.

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AmazonAppleMetaQTS
10/22/2026
QTS pushes back on Bessemer request to pause data center work, postpones meeting with mayor
News Clip1:49WVTM 13 News·Bessemer, Jefferson County, AL

QTS pushes back on Bessemer request to pause data center work, postpones meeting with mayor

Construction continues on QTS's controversial data center project in Bessemer despite city leaders asking the company to pause work. QTS says it has the necessary permits, paid a $3.2 million excavation fee and is complying with legal requirements, while Mayor Louise Alexander reviews the project and city concerns about environmental impacts, water use and power consumption.

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QTS
10/22/2026
Facing pushback on data centers, tech giants are promising more money, fewer secrets
News ClipNBC 7 San Diego·CA

Facing pushback on data centers, tech giants are promising more money, fewer secrets

Major technology companies are responding to growing opposition to U.S. data center projects by pledging greater transparency, additional community payments and efforts to reduce environmental impacts. Residents and advocacy groups continue to challenge projects over tax incentives, electricity demand, water use, secrecy and local quality-of-life concerns.

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GoogleMetaAmazonMicrosoftQTS
10/22/2026
QTS provides permits to I-Team after Bessemer mayor seeks halt to data center construction
News ClipWBMA·Bessemer, Jefferson County, AL

QTS provides permits to I-Team after Bessemer mayor seeks halt to data center construction

QTS provided permits that it says authorize ongoing construction at its planned Project Marvel data center in Bessemer after Mayor Louise Alexander asked the company to halt work. Nearby homeowners continue to raise concerns about noise, blasting, stormwater and the development's effects on their properties, while Jefferson County officials consider protections for nearby unincorporated areas.

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QTS
10/22/2026
Report: Iowa data center boom carries billions in economic impact
News Clip1:01KCRG-TV9: Your Trusted Local News Source·Cedar Rapids, Linn County, IA

Report: Iowa data center boom carries billions in economic impact

A Common Sense Institute report says Iowa's data center operations could triple by 2031, with companies having already invested about $15 billion and announcing another $38 billion in planned investments over five years. QTS and Google projects in Cedar Rapids and near Palo are identified as major contributors, but the growth could consume nearly half of Iowa's average 2024 electricity capacity.

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QTSGoogle
10/22/2026
QTS responds to Bessemer mayor about data center
News ClipWBMA·Bessemer, Jefferson County, AL

QTS responds to Bessemer mayor about data center

QTS asked Bessemer Mayor Louise Alexander to postpone a meeting about its proposed data center after local property owners raised concerns. The company said it has no plans to expand the campus, that nearby home purchases are voluntary, and that site development is proceeding under permits approved by the city.

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QTS
10/21/2026
Waste from data center projects is pressuring the Cedar Rapids landfill – and may have to go elsewhere
News ClipIowa Public Radio·Cedar Rapids, Linn County, IA

Waste from data center projects is pressuring the Cedar Rapids landfill – and may have to go elsewhere

Construction waste from hyperscale data center projects in Linn County has contributed to a more than 10% increase in landfill volumes, putting pressure on the Cedar Rapids Landfill’s remaining capacity. The Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency is seeking a regional landfill partner and may begin hauling about 50,000 tons of waste annually to neighboring areas.

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GoogleQTS
10/21/2026
News ClipThe Kalona News·Iowa City, Johnson County, IA

Johnson County extends data center application moratorium through 2027

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to extend the county’s moratorium on data center applications through Aug. 8, 2027. County planners are developing requirements related to issues including water and power before data center applications can be accepted, while a QTS project is being built nearby in Cedar Rapids.

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QTS
10/21/2026
Bessemer sends letter to halt data center construction as homeowners approached to sell
News ClipWBMA·Bessemer, Jefferson County, AL

Bessemer sends letter to halt data center construction as homeowners approached to sell

Bessemer Mayor Louise Alexander says the city sent QTS a cease letter seeking to halt work on a planned data center until the developer obtains required city permits. Nearby homeowners, some of whom say they were approached about selling their properties, are opposing the project over concerns about noise, blasting and impacts on their community.

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QTS
10/20/2026
What are the environmental impacts of a data center?
News ClipThe N'West Iowa REVIEW·Orange City, Sioux County, IA

What are the environmental impacts of a data center?

An online meeting hosted by the Sierra Club Iowa Chapter examined environmental and public-health concerns associated with rapidly expanding hyperscale data centers. Speakers cited electricity demand, fossil-fuel and nuclear generation, water consumption, noise, heat islands and limited regulation, while Sioux County considers an ordinance that would limit facility size and require environmental protections.

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GoogleQTS
10/20/2026
Data centers are largest financial bet in U.S. history
News ClipMadison Courier·Eagle Mountain, Utah County, UT

Data centers are largest financial bet in U.S. history

The article examines the unprecedented scale of U.S. data center and artificial intelligence investment, citing a QTS project under construction in Eagle Mountain, Utah, as one example. It also highlights concerns about electricity and water demand, reduced tax benefits, pressure on housing investment, and data center approval pauses in some states and localities.

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QTS
10/20/2026
Data Center Buildout Now the Largest Financial Bet in U.S. History
News ClipPagosa Daily Post·Aurora, Arapahoe County, CO

Data Center Buildout Now the Largest Financial Bet in U.S. History

The article examines the unprecedented scale of U.S. data center investment, estimating that the buildout could reach $10 trillion and account for nearly 4% of GDP. It also details growing concerns about electricity and water costs, housing displacement, tax incentives and state efforts to regulate or pause data center development.

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QTS
10/19/2026
Skilled trades face shortage of workers across U.S.
News ClipThe Gazette·Cedar Rapids, Linn County, IA

Skilled trades face shortage of workers across U.S.

A nationwide shortage of skilled trade workers is delaying construction projects, including data center development, as demand for electricians, plumbers and technicians grows. The article highlights a QTS data center under construction in Cedar Rapids and examines how immigration enforcement, aging workers and limited training capacity are worsening labor shortages.

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QTSMeta
10/18/2026
News ClipPerryville Republic Monitor·Eagle Mountain, Utah County, UT

Data centers are now the largest financial bet in US history

The article examines the unprecedented scale of U.S. data center investment, estimating about $10 trillion in spending and nearly 4% of GDP. It highlights growing concerns over tax incentives, electricity and water demands, housing displacement, and state efforts to make data centers pay more of their infrastructure costs, including a continued freeze on approvals in Oregon.

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QTS
10/17/2026
Henrico man says data center construction is causing his home to rattle: 'What are we supposed to do?'
News ClipWTVR.com·Henrico County, VA

Henrico man says data center construction is causing his home to rattle: 'What are we supposed to do?'

Construction of three QTS data centers at White Oak Technology Park in Henrico County is causing vibrations, noise, traffic and dust, according to nearby resident Mark Davis. QTS is offering a residential inspection and considering additional monitoring, while Henrico County says it can arrange a structural inspection if the company does not.

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QTS
10/16/2026
Augusta Guest Column Calls for Review of Data Center Impacts and Resident Protections
News ClipThe Augusta Press·Augusta, Richmond County, GA

Augusta Guest Column Calls for Review of Data Center Impacts and Resident Protections

A guest columnist describes concerns about QTS and Microsoft data center developments near Augusta-area communities, citing noise, blasting, environmental impacts, water use, electricity demand and residential displacement. The column calls for an independent cumulative-impact assessment before additional projects are approved and notes that Augusta commissioners and Mayor Garnett Johnson voted against extending the data center moratorium for 30 days.

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QTSMicrosoft
10/16/2026
Wisconsin Data Center NDAs Kept Projects Secret, Prompting Transparency Concerns
News ClipRacine County Eye·Kenosha County, WI

Wisconsin Data Center NDAs Kept Projects Secret, Prompting Transparency Concerns

Wisconsin Watch found that the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. signed at least five nondisclosure agreements with data center developers, keeping projects confidential months or years before public announcements. The disclosures have fueled opposition in communities including Kenosha, where residents are seeking a moratorium while the city considers a Microsoft data center plan, and prompted proposed legislation to restrict such agreements.

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MicrosoftMetaOpenAIOracleVantageQTS
10/16/2026
The state of Wisconsin has signed multiple NDAs for data center development deals
News ClipPBS Wisconsin·WI

The state of Wisconsin has signed multiple NDAs for data center development deals

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. signed at least five nondisclosure agreements with artificial intelligence data center developers, sometimes years before projects became public. The disclosures have intensified concerns about transparency, while lawmakers and communities consider restrictions on data center NDAs and a possible moratorium in Kenosha.

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MicrosoftMetaOpenAIOracleVantageQTS
10/16/2026