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Voters in dozens of US cities weigh data center restrictions
Voters in dozens of US counties and cities will vote on measures that would restrict or slow data center development.[1, 2] Forbes reported the measures include bans or moratoriums on data centers in municipalities across at least seven states.[2]
The votes come after public backlash to the facilities grew rapidly over the past year, according to Forbes.[2] Bloomberg reported voters will have the chance to help enact policies that would slow data center development.[1]
Why it matters The votes give residents a direct say on policies that would slow data center development in their communities.[1]
Covered by Bloomberg, Los Angeles Times and Forbes
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