Data Centers Could Sink Republicans in November Midterm ElectionsRepublicans are confronting a political liability over data centers as voter concerns about rising electricity bills intensify ahead of the November midterm elections, according to party strategists. [1] Senate Democrats blocked legislation sponsored by Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH) that would have required states and some utilities to consider a standard…Natural News4d agoWhole story →PlanetTechnologyJon Hustednovember midterm elections
Trump defends data centers in Ohio as he rallies to boost Jon Husted in a tight Senate racePresident Donald Trump is defending data centers powering AI projects during a campaign rally in Ohio. He insists they benefit local communities and warns against losing them to China. The topic is contentious, especially in Ohio's Senate race. Republican Sen. Jon Husted faces criticism for supporting data centers, which some blame for high energy costs.…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution4d agoWhole story →PlanetTechnologyohio senate race rally
Data center bill falls short in Senate as lawmakers take final votes before the midtermsThe Senate has failed to advance a bill that attempts to address voter worries about data centers and their impact on energy bills. The bill fell victim to an election-year clash on how best to address a growing concern. The measure needed 60 votes to advance, but fell short, 57-43. The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Jon Husted, a Republican from Ohio, is in a…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution8d agoWhole story →PlanetTechnologyJon Husteddata center bill vote
Dems kill Republican's chances of lowering Americans' electricity bills in key election flashpointSenate Democrats blocked the Ratepayer Protection Act, a bill aimed at making AI data centers bear rising electricity costs that Jon Husted championed.NewsBreak8d agoWhole story →PlanetTechnologyJon HustedHR 9340midterm elections
Data centers become Senate flashpoint as Husted’s ratepayer bill stallsThe Ratepayer Protection Act cleared the House 417-3 before Sen. Jon Husted's companion bill stalled in the Senate. The bill sought to get federal regulators to consider making data centers to pay for needed power upgrades.cleveland.com21d agoWhole story →PlanetTechnologyJon HustedHR 9340ratepayer protection act stall
