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Data Center Signal is tracking 29 clips about Related Companies data center developments across 5 states, including MI, IL, WY, GA, TX.

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electricity72%

opposition59%

environmental55%

water45%

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moratorium38%

zoning28%

legal14%

News ClipHoodline·Saline Township, Washtenaw County, MI

Benson, James Clash Over Michigan Data Center Moratorium

Michigan gubernatorial candidates Jocelyn Benson and John James both called for slowing or pausing new data-center development during a debate, though James later said local governments rather than the state should decide whether projects proceed. Their dispute focused partly on the Stargate data-center project in Saline Township, involving OpenAI, Oracle and Related Companies, amid concerns about water use, electricity costs, farmland and noise.

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OpenAI Oracle

10/22/2026

News ClipSan Antonio Express-News·Encinal, La Salle County, TX

Project Star aims to power South Texas data center tied to U.S.-Korea deal$

Related Companies, NextEra Energy Resources and Lewis Energy Group are developing Project Star, a $22 billion energy infrastructure campus and data center project in Encinal, Texas. A 6.47-gigawatt gas-fired power plant will primarily serve Related Digital’s adjacent 5-gigawatt data center campus, with operations expected to begin in 2029.

announcement electricity water

10/12/2026

News ClipThe Manchester Mirror·Saline, Washtenaw County, MI

Fact check: John James, Jocelyn Benson debate data centers, tariffs, more

A Michigan gubernatorial debate between John James and Jocelyn Benson included disputes over data center regulation, local control and their connections to the industry. James said he no longer supports a statewide data center moratorium, while Benson defended her family’s financial disclosures concerning her husband’s former work on Related Companies’ Saline data center project.

moratorium government electricity

10/12/2026

News ClipThe Sun Times News·Saline, Washtenaw County, MI

Saline Township Data Center Draws Attention in Michigan Election Debates

The Saline Township data center project became a central issue in Michigan gubernatorial and U.S. Senate debates, with candidates disagreeing over tax incentives, local control and a possible statewide moratorium. The facility, being developed by a Related Companies affiliate for Oracle and OpenAI, is expected to require about 1.4 gigawatts of electricity and has prompted local concerns about farmland, noise, water use and environmental impacts.

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Oracle OpenAI

10/9/2026

News ClipWEMU-FM·MI

Michigan gubernatorial candidates debate trade wars, data centers, health care, and more

Michigan gubernatorial candidates Jocelyn Benson and John James debated whether the state should impose a moratorium on new data centers while lawmakers develop stronger policy protections. Benson supports a statewide pause, while James favors local control and allowing communities to decide whether to approve or block projects. The candidates also clashed over data centers’ energy and environmental impacts and their alleged connections to a major AI facility in Saline Township.

moratorium environmental electricity government

10/7/2026

News ClipDeadline Detroit·Saline, Washtenaw County, MI

Bridge Michigan: Fact Check -- John James, Jocelyn Benson Debate Data Centers, Tariffs, More

Michigan gubernatorial candidate John James said a statewide data center moratorium would not be pursued if he is elected, arguing that local governments should decide whether to approve facilities. Jocelyn Benson criticized James over his congressional record on local control and questioned potential financial ties involving her family and the Saline data center, which is being developed with Related Companies.

moratorium government electricity

10/7/2026

News ClipBridge Michigan·Saline, Washtenaw County, MI

Fact check: John James, Jocelyn Benson debate data centers, tariffs, more

Michigan gubernatorial candidates John James and Jocelyn Benson debated the state’s approach to data centers, including whether Michigan should impose a statewide moratorium. James said he now favors leaving decisions to local governments, while Benson criticized his congressional record on local control. The debate also touched on the Saline data center being developed with involvement from Related Companies.

moratorium government

10/7/2026

News Clip6:00Forbes·Chicago, Cook County, IL

Billionaire Data Center Builder Insists There’s No AI Bubble

Clayco founder Bob Clark is overseeing Quantum Shore, a planned 440-acre quantum computing campus on Chicago’s former U.S. Steel site. The roughly $12 billion development is expected to open in 2027, with IBM and PsiQuantum as tenants, while highlighting the significant power, water and cooling demands associated with advanced computing facilities.

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IBM

10/5/2026

News ClipMichigan Public·Saline Township, Washtenaw County, MI

Governor’s race hits Saline Township, site of massive data center project

Republican gubernatorial nominee John James used the planned data center in Saline Township to promote local control over development and criticize Michigan tax incentives. The project, connected to OpenAI, Oracle and Related Companies, proceeded after the township faced lawsuits, while both major candidates called for a moratorium on new data centers and stronger environmental and utility protections.

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OpenAI Oracle

10/3/2026

News ClipThe Michigan Daily·MI

Michigan politicians are saying no to data centers, but voters should be skeptical

Michigan politicians across parties are increasingly supporting data center moratoriums due to public concern over projects, making it a key issue in upcoming elections. Voters are urged to critically evaluate candidates' commitment to these promises, as leaders like Gov. Whitmer have faced backlash for previously promoting data center development. Specific projects by University of Michigan, OpenAI, and Related Companies are cited as examples of past and current conflicts.

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OpenAI

9/15/2026

News ClipCrain's Detroit·Saline, Oscoda County, MI

Oracle seeks to hire management, technical staff for controversial Michigan data center

Oracle is actively seeking management and technical staff for its upcoming hyperscale AI data center in Saline Township, Michigan. This facility, still under construction and more than a year from operational status, is being developed by Related Companies for use by OpenAI. The project has been described as controversial.

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Oracle OpenAI

9/11/2026

News Clipcowboystatedaily.com·Lysite, Fremont County, WY

Plan For Data Center Puts Spotlight On Lax Fremont County Zoning Laws

A small data center project is emerging in eastern Fremont County, Wyoming, prompting local officials to consider developing specific zoning regulations for data centers in unincorporated areas. The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality is reviewing a request from ETC DC OpCo LLC to install natural gas-fired emergency generators for the facility. Currently, Fremont County has limited zoning laws, making data centers an 'allowable activity.'

zoning environmental electricity government announcement

8/19/2026

News ClipCrain's Detroit·Saline, Oscoda County, MI

Data center developer buys golf course next to massive Oracle construction site

A data center developer has acquired the Rustic Glen Golf Club, which is adjacent to a large Oracle data center construction site in Saline Township, Michigan. The acquired land is next to "The Barn" data center, a facility being developed by Related Companies and Oracle for use by OpenAI.

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Oracle OpenAI

8/19/2026

News ClipChicago Reader·Chicago, Cook County, IL

South siders call for Mayor Brandon Johnson to ‘revoke the permits’ for a controversial quantum computing facility

South Chicago residents demanded Mayor Brandon Johnson revoke permits for the Quantum Shore development, which includes a controversial data center. Mayor Johnson responded by signing an executive order for new data center regulations and proposed a moratorium on new data centers in Chicago. The development's status remains contested, with developers and community groups disagreeing on its future.

opposition moratorium environmental electricity water zoning government announcement

8/17/2026

News ClipCrain's Detroit·Saline, Washtenaw County, MI

Opinion: Getting data centers right is key to the future

John Rakolta III, president of Walbridge, shared an opinion piece emphasizing the critical importance of developing data centers correctly for the future. He highlights his company's involvement as the general contractor for The Barn data center in Saline Township, which is being developed by Related Companies and Oracle for use by OpenAI.

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Oracle OpenAI

8/10/2026

News ClipBlock Club Chicago·Chicago, Cook County, IL

Data Centers Should Be Required To Disclose Water And Energy Use, City Panel Recommends

A Chicago city report recommends new regulations for data centers, including special permitting, zoning reviews, and disclosure of water and energy use, to mitigate environmental impacts. The report downplays the likelihood of hyperscale data centers in the city despite Related Digital's proposal for a one-gigawatt facility on the South Side. The working group also suggested exploring wastewater reuse for cooling and implementing community benefits agreements.

government environmental zoning opposition water electricity

8/6/2026

News ClipCrain's Detroit·Saline, Washtenaw County, MI

Oracle’s $43B data center to get full tax break after Saline Township swiftly reverses course

Saline Township has reversed its decision, granting a full tax break to Oracle's $43 billion data center project after initially attempting to appease angry residents. The reversal occurred swiftly, ensuring the massive artificial intelligence data center receives the full incentive.

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Oracle OpenAI

7/18/2026

News ClipDetroit Free Press·MI

What to know about data centers as citizens demand more regulations

A nationwide day of protests against data centers is planned for July 18, led by Humans First, demanding stricter regulations in over 50 cities across 22 states. In Michigan, several hyperscale data centers are under development, including Google's "Project Cannoli" and the "Stargate" project by OpenAI and Oracle, raising concerns among residents about water usage, energy costs, and noise.

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Google OpenAI Oracle Switch

7/16/2026

News ClipCrain's Detroit·Saline, Washtenaw County, MI

Oracle’s $43B data center gets a tax break — but local officials put a big cap on it

The Saline Township board in Michigan approved an Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption for Oracle's data center, but capped it at the project's original $4.81 billion price tag. This decision was made to appease angry residents and adhere to the township’s consent agreement with Oracle. The data center is being developed by Related Companies for use by OpenAI.

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Oracle OpenAI

7/15/2026

News ClipCrain's Detroit·Saline, Washtenaw County, MI

Oracle’s tax break request for its $43B data center has local officials in a legal bind

Local officials in Saline Township, Michigan, face a legal dilemma regarding Oracle's request for property tax exemptions for its $43 billion data center project. The township had previously agreed to approve these tax breaks as part of a consent agreement signed with developers last year. The data center is a collaborative effort involving Oracle, Related Companies, and OpenAI.

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Oracle OpenAI

7/14/2026