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Data Center Signal is tracking 4 clips about TeraWulf Inc. data center developments across 3 states, including MD, KY, NY.

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News ClipThe Star Democrat·MD

Moore signs executive order for data center guardrails

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order establishing five "guardrails" for data center development in the state. These measures aim to protect ratepayers and the grid, ensure economic benefits, give communities a voice, implement environmental protections, and foster transparency. The order also signals an intent to repeal a personal property tax exemption for data centers and has faced criticism from Republicans.

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9/24/2026

News ClipBuffalo News·Somerset, Niagara County, NY

State tax department has no records of sales tax exemptions for Somerset data center$

New York state officials admit they lack data on the use and impact of a 26-year-old sales tax exemption for data centers, including who is using it and how much revenue is lost. This comes amid growing controversy, with the Niagara County Legislature urging a state audit of the exemption, which they claim is being misused by companies like TeraWulf Inc. at the Lake Mariner data center in Somerset.

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8/22/2026

News ClipLexington Herald Leader·Russell, Boyd County, KY

KY’s single largest data center under development near former Ashland steel mill

Rubix Data Centers, a UK-based firm, plans a $12 billion, 2-gigawatt data center near Ashland, Kentucky, at a former steel mill site. The project is facing public skepticism and pressure on the city of Russell to lift a recently enacted 180-day moratorium, as residents raise concerns about electricity and water demands, noise, and environmental impacts.

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7/22/2026

News ClipSoMdNews.com·La Plata, Charles County, MD

Heated exchanges mark Charles town hall as residents push back on data centers

Residents in Charles County, Maryland, voiced strong opposition to data centers at a town hall, citing concerns about water, energy, and noise. They threatened to vote out commissioners if their interests are not represented. Commissioners defended the need for economic development while acknowledging the public's concerns.

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3/18/2026