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Residents push back against data center in Lyon Township, Michigan
News Clip0:50CBS Detroit·Lyon, Oscoda County, MI

Residents push back against data center in Lyon Township, Michigan

Residents in Lyon Township, Michigan, are actively opposing Project Flex, a proposed data center developed by Verrus. During a planning commission meeting, residents voiced strong objections to the project. Verrus has asserted that the project meets all zoning and township codes and has threatened legal action if its approval is further delayed.

6/9/2026
News ClipOklahoma Energy Today·Edmond, Oklahoma County, OK

Edmond approves data center moratorium$

The City of Edmond, Oklahoma, has officially approved a moratorium on new data center developments. This action will temporarily halt the construction and permitting of data centers within the city's jurisdiction. The decision reflects the city's stance on managing future growth related to such facilities.

6/9/2026
Data Center Boom Exposes GOP Faultlines over Local Control
News ClipThe Texas Observer·Caldwell County, TX

Data Center Boom Exposes GOP Faultlines over Local Control

Caldwell County, Texas, faces a data center boom, with local officials and citizens pushing for greater local control to regulate developments due to concerns over energy and water consumption. They are advocating for state legislation to grant counties more land-use authority and proposing a moratorium, despite the state's historical move towards state supremacy over local control. Several data center projects, including those from Tract, Edged, and Powerhouse, are planned for the county.

6/9/2026
Opinion: Pennsylvania faces environmental concerns, public opposition to data center development
News ClipThe River Reporter·PA

Opinion: Pennsylvania faces environmental concerns, public opposition to data center development

An opinion piece argues against data center development in Pennsylvania, citing significant environmental impacts such as groundwater depletion, forest loss, noise, pollution, and extreme power demands. The author claims widespread citizen opposition despite promises of jobs and revenue, urging residents to actively oppose these projects at local township meetings and by contacting representatives.

6/9/2026
Nashville councilmembers pushing to temporarily ban new data center developments. Here’s why
News ClipWSMV·Nashville, Davidson County, TN

Nashville councilmembers pushing to temporarily ban new data center developments. Here’s why

Nashville Metro Council members are proposing a temporary ban on new data center developments in the city and Davidson County. This moratorium would allow time to establish new zoning rules specifically for data centers, which are currently not defined as a distinct land use in Metro's codes. Concerns cited include high electrical demand, noise, and stormwater issues.

6/9/2026
Linde’s proposed data center in Wayne County would have 21 buildings
News ClipThe Keystone Newsroom·Browndale, Wayne County, PA

Linde’s proposed data center in Wayne County would have 21 buildings

Linde Corporation has proposed a large data center, including 20 data halls and two natural gas generating facilities, near the village of Browndale in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. The Clinton Township Planning Commission rejected the initial application due to incompleteness. Residents are highly organized in their opposition, prompting the township to consider new data center regulations.

6/9/2026
Hobart board hires firm to oversee construction at data center sites
News ClipChicago Tribune·Hobart, Lake County, IN

Hobart board hires firm to oversee construction at data center sites

Hobart officials have hired Skillman Corp. to oversee the construction and day-to-day operations of two Amazon data center sites at 61st Avenue and Colorado Street. This agreement, budgeted at $3.9 million through 2030, follows the unanimous approval of the site plans by the Hobart Plan Commission in May. The approval process included a lengthy public meeting with significant security and one arrest.

6/9/2026
Kings Highway Data Center Plans Spark Health Concerns in Stafford
News ClipPotomac Local News·Stafford County, VA

Kings Highway Data Center Plans Spark Health Concerns in Stafford

Residents of Stafford County, Virginia, voiced significant health and air pollution concerns regarding proposed large-scale data centers at a Board of Supervisors meeting. The Forest Lane Data Center project, developed by Real Estate Pursuits 2 LC (affiliated with Peterson Companies), is currently under staff review for rezoning and a conditional use permit. The county has updated its zoning to regulate data centers, but residents are pushing for more stringent review.

6/9/2026
Plans for huge 'man camp' for thousands of data center construction workers enrage Wyoming locals
News ClipNew York Post·Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY

Plans for huge 'man camp' for thousands of data center construction workers enrage Wyoming locals

Wyoming residents are protesting plans by Iron Guard Housing to build a large "man camp" for up to 5,600 data center construction workers in Cheyenne. Local officials initially advanced the proposal but then pulled it for reconsideration amidst significant community backlash over concerns about social impact and strain on local resources.

6/9/2026
Calhoun City Council Extends Data Center Moratorium Through January 2027
News ClipCoosa Valley News·Calhoun, Gordon County, GA

Calhoun City Council Extends Data Center Moratorium Through January 2027

The Calhoun City Council voted to extend its moratorium on data centers for an additional six months, pushing the temporary ban through mid-January 2027. This decision aims to provide city leaders with more time to evaluate the potential impacts of data centers on the community and ensure public input. The extension halts all new data center-related permits and construction approvals within the city.

6/9/2026
Brown pushes for data center moratorium
News ClipThe River Reporter·Lackawanna County, PA

Brown pushes for data center moratorium

Senator Rosemary Brown is advocating for stronger state-level protections and a statewide moratorium on hyperscale data center development in Pennsylvania, citing community concerns about environmental impacts, infrastructure strain, and resource demands. She has introduced a "Residents First" legislative package to address these issues. Her proposal would require utility confirmations, limit development to industrial zones, and mandate independent water impact studies.

6/9/2026