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US residents angry datacenters 'shoved down our throats' are recalling officials
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Residents in Lenox Township, Michigan, are recalling officials due to concerns over a proposed data center campus that was promoted without disclosing the developers' identities. Emails obtained through an open records request revealed that developers had sought support from township officials for the project, despite no formal applications being submitted.
Data centers trigger voter backlash
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Voter backlash against massive data center projects is reshaping U.S. politics, leading to the defeat of local officials and lawmakers who support these developments. In Utah, State Senate President J. Stuart Adams lost his primary election after endorsing a major data center near the Great Salt Lake.
Florida lawmakers debate who will pay the price of AI data centers
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Florida lawmakers are debating the impact of AI data centers on local communities, focusing on concerns about increased electric bills, noise, and water usage. Residents in Polk and Citrus counties are expressing opposition to proposed AI data centers at local commission meetings.