Tag: data_centers
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EPA Guidance Boosts Data Center Development, Clarifies Clean Air Act
EPA guidance clarifies Clean Air Act rules for 'islanded' power facilities, easing development of data centers. This move supports President Trump's agenda, offering flexibility for developers while aiming to protect the environment and reduce grid strain.
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Virginia Governor Urges Data Centers to Pay for Infrastructure Upgrades
Governor Abigail Spanberger is pushing Virginia regulators to make data centers cover the costs of new transmission infrastructure, aiming to protect families and small businesses from higher electricity bills. This unusual direct intervention seeks to ensure industry, not ratepayers, funds…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyEnergyLegalSocial Issues Abigail SpanbergerVirginiaData CentersEnergy CostsTransmission InfrastructureState Corporation CommissionEnergy PolicyReston
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Media Monitor: DW News reports on escalating Iran-US tensions, US data center concerns, and Germany's Africa outreach
DW News is reporting on the collapse of a ceasefire between Iran and the U.S., escalating attacks, and threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. It also covers U.S. data center environmental concerns and Germany's diplomatic efforts in Africa.
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Nebraska Governor Halts Data Center Tax Incentives
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order ending tax incentives for data centers under the ImagiNE Nebraska Act. The move allows the state to assess project benefits and evaluate impacts on land, water, and electricity resources.
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Governor Spanberger Marks Six Months, Touting Cost-Saving Measures and Economic Growth in Virginia
Governor Abigail Spanberger reflects on her first six months, highlighting the Affordable Virginia Agenda, record education funding, and over $5 billion in new business investment, aiming to lower costs and ensure stability for Virginians.
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Michigan Secures Commitments from Six Tech Giants for Responsible AI and Data Center Growth
Governor Whitmer announced six major AI and data center companies signed Michigan's first-of-its-kind pledge. This commitment ensures responsible development, protects residents from energy costs, and safeguards natural resources, building on strong state protections.
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Governor Whitmer Launches Plan to Hold Data Centers Accountable in Michigan
Governor Whitmer launches the Michigan Affordable and Responsible Growth Action Plan, calling on data centers to sign a pledge and the legislature to codify protections, ensuring companies bear full costs and safeguard resources without burdening residents.
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Media Monitor: DeepMind CEO proposes U.S. AI watchdog; OpenAI device reported; New York halts data center permits
The Rundown AI reports Google DeepMind's CEO proposes a U.S. AI watchdog, OpenAI's first device is an AI speaker, and New York has frozen new permits for large AI data centers.
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Governor Sherrill Enacts Legislation, Announces Credits to Save New Jersey Ratepayers $1 Billion Annually
Governor Mikie Sherrill signed key legislation and announced immediate bill credits, projected to save New Jersey ratepayers over $1 billion annually by holding utilities and data centers accountable and strengthening energy oversight.
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Virginia Faces Legal Battles Over Gun Laws, Budget Boosts Health Coverage, and Data Center Debate Intensifies
A three-judge panel rejects consolidating gun law challenges, while Virginia's new budget allocates $150 million for health insurance. The state also joins a push against new ICE policies, and data center expansion sparks local debate.
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Virginia Governor Spanberger Touts Landmark Data Center Energy Tax in Politico Interview
Governor Abigail Spanberger discussed Virginia's new data center energy consumption tax and efforts to lower energy costs for residents in a Politico interview. She highlighted measures to protect ratepayers and ensure data centers pay their fair share.
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Virginia Budget Preserves Data Center Tax Break, Legalizes Recreational Cannabis Sales
Virginia's new budget preserves a $2 billion data center tax break while adding an energy tax. It also legalizes recreational cannabis sales, raises state employee pay, and enacts new gun laws, impacting residents statewide.
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Virginia Sees Record Gun Background Checks Amid Major State Developments
Virginia recorded an all-time high in gun background checks in June. Other key news includes the Prince William Digital Gateway's demise, legal challenges to a reproductive rights amendment, and Supreme Court action on a reporter's sources.
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Immigration, National Debt, Michigan Senate Race, and Power Grid Strain
Newsweek reports on President Donald Trump's immigration plans, the surging U.S. national debt, a key Michigan Senate race, and power grid strain from data centers amid a heat wave, alongside U.S. policy on the ICC.
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AI Industry Grapples with Escalating Public Backlash and Economic Strain
The AI industry faces a growing backlash from public opposition to data centers, job displacement fears, and rising tech prices. Despite calls for governance, AI's negative impacts are outpacing solutions, as seen in recent regulatory actions against Anthropic.
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Virginia Judge Blocks ICE Mask Ban Amid New State Laws and Data Center Expansion
A federal judge blocked Virginia's ICE mask ban. The state budget passed, enabling a $100 billion data center project while imposing a new energy tax. Hundreds of new laws, including rejoining RGGI, took effect July 1.
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Record Heat Prompts Calls for Disaster Relief Funding Amidst Energy and Land Use Debates
A record heat wave intensifies calls for federal disaster relief funding. Debates over data center energy costs and the Trump administration's push for Arctic drilling highlight ongoing environmental challenges, even as public lands see a recent protection victory.
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Virginia Finalizes Budget, Approves Marijuana Sales, and Navigates Gun Law Changes
Virginia lawmakers finalized the state's $207 billion budget, approved recreational marijuana sales for 2027, and delayed an assault weapons open-carry ban. A judge also blocked a separate assault weapons sales ban, which the Attorney General will appeal.
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Virginia Lawmakers Face Critical Budget Deadline, Weigh Spanberger's Amendments
Virginia lawmakers will reconvene Monday to consider Governor Spanberger's 14 budget amendments, including a new state park and data center tax, as the state faces a critical fiscal deadline on Tuesday.
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports Iran Deal Wobbles Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions, China's Data Center Boom, and Global Crises
Newsweek reports on the fragility of the US-Iran deal, escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, and a new security pact between Australia and Vanuatu aimed at countering China's influence. It also covers China's data center boom and other global…
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Media Monitor: Newsweek reports on data centers, Trump motorcade, Europe heat wave, and Florida detention center
Newsweek reports on how the data center boom could upend midterm elections, renewed scrutiny over President Trump's motorcade at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, and a deadly European heat wave.
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Media Monitor: IBM develops high-density nanostack chip prototype
MIT Technology Review is reporting that IBM has unveiled a new prototype chip featuring a nanostack architecture, doubling transistor density and promising significant gains in computing efficiency.
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Governor Spanberger Proposes Budget Amendments Amid Prison Reforms and State Financial Challenges
Governor Abigail Spanberger will propose budget amendments and announced significant improvements in Virginia's prisons, including reduced assaults and overdoses, while the state faces financial hurdles with its wildlife agency and a failed IT project.
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Virginia General Assembly Passes Budget, Governor Spanberger Praises Key Provisions
Virginia's General Assembly passed the state budget, with Governor Spanberger highlighting raises for public employees, school investments, and a new statewide energy consumption tax on data centers to ensure fair contributions and affordability.
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Virginia Budget Deal Taxes Data Centers, Funds Raises Amid Drought Concerns
Virginia's new two-year budget includes an energy consumption tax on data centers, generating $1.2 billion, alongside raises for teachers and state employees. Amid drought, data centers face water restrictions. The budget also addresses school construction and Richmond Coliseum demolition.
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Media Monitor: TIME Reports on Data Center Activism, Gas Prices, Middle East Cease-Fire, and Juneteenth
TIME magazine reports on the growing political power of anti-data center activists, the outlook for gas prices, a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah, and the significance of Juneteenth for reparations.
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Virginia Budget Nears Finalization, Assault Weapon Ban Upheld
Virginia budget leaders have reached an agreement in principle, aiming for a July 1 deal. Concurrently, a judge denied an injunction against the state's new assault weapon ban, set to take effect soon.
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Virginia Budget Impasse Nears Deadline Amid Data Center Tax Dispute; Governor Spanberger Signs Key Legislation
Virginia lawmakers face a June 30 budget deadline amid an impasse over data center tax breaks, risking a government shutdown. Meanwhile, Governor Spanberger signed bills defining agrivoltaics and expanding contraception access, also joining the Reproductive Freedom Alliance.
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Virginia Democrats Divided Over Budget and Data Center Taxes Amid Cannabis Legalization Deal
Virginia Democrats are in a 'civil war' over the state budget and data center tax exemptions, while Governor Spanberger and legislators finalize a deal for retail cannabis sales starting July 2027. Other news includes challenges to Trump's monument and new…
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Maryland Community Takes Data Center Fight to Ballot Box, Arctic Refuge Spared from Drilling
Residents in a Maryland town will vote on data center expansion in November, while the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge avoids oil drilling after corporations refused bids, marking a victory for environmental advocacy.
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