As data center backlash grows, another GOP governor draws a lineNevada Gov. Joe Lombardo's new executive order comes amid a broader political reckoning with data centers and AI as he faces reelection.POLITICO23d agoWhole story →EconomyTechnologyJoe Lombardonevada gubernatorial election
The Data Center ElectionA nationwide backlash is forcing candidates onto unfamiliar groundNewsweek11d agoWhole story →EconomyTechnologymidterm elections
How Brian Kemp became the champion of Georgia’s data center futureGovernors from Texas to Pennsylvania are pausing data center development in response to voters' concerns. But Kemp, who leaves office in January, is defending the industry.The Atlanta Journal-Constitution24d agoWhole story →EconomyTechnologyBrian Kempdata center development debate
Texas data center backlash shapes 2026 election racesData center opposition is reshaping Texas' 2026 governor and Senate races as voters raise concerns over power, water and utility costs.CNBC18d agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernmenttexas 2026 elections
Rural Data Centers Are in for a Big Federal Tax BreakUnder the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, data center projects in rural areas could be eligible for major tax benefits starting next year. Some hyperscalers do not seem eager to take the free cash.WIRED7d agoWhole story →EconomyTechnologyrural data center tax break
Data center backlash tests Byron Donalds campaign for governorByron Donalds continues to explain his evolving position on data centers as President Donald Trump pushes for them -- despite public opposition.Gainesville Sun7d agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernmentByron Donaldsflorida governor campaign
GOP fears data center backlash could sink Husted’s Senate bid: Capitol LetterNational Republicans are warning that Ohio’s growing backlash against data centers could hurt U.S. Sen. Jon Husted in his close race against Democrat Sherrod Brown.cleveland.com2mo agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernmentJon Hustedohio senate race
California and Texas Announce Restrictions on Data Center DevelopmentCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott are regulating data center development amid bipartisan backlash.Business Insider20d agoWhole story →TechnologyPlanetGreg AbbottGavin Newsomdata center regulation announcements
