Monterey Park, CA passed the first permanent data center ban. Illinois paused new tax breaks. VA added water, emissions & noise rules. Penn Gov. Shapiro reversed course, citing public opposition.
For nonprofit advocates: public pressure moved the politics first, then the policy. bit.ly/4hMNPVi
washingtonpost.com
How the data center backlash is growing in U.S. statehouses
Legislation is being introduced at a record pace as growing public opposition to data centers drives more proposals to restrict the tech giants.
