Politics● Low35m ago · Nov 8, 2026, 8:27 PM
Local data center fights are fueling a wider backlash
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Politico Tech · North America
Victories at the ballot box on Tuesday are emboldening activists to press state lawmakers and put opposition to data center expansion on the agenda for 2028.
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