Texas Governor Abbott halts all state-issued permits for data centers until grid audit is completeTexas Governor Greg Abbott on Monday barred the state's environmental agency from issuing new permits for data centers until regulators complete a massive audit of the energy-hungry facilities seeking to connect to the Texas electrical grid.Reuters17d agoWhole story →TechnologyPlanetGreg Abbotttexas data center audit
California clears sales of higher-ethanol fuel to lower gasoline costsCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation allowing the immediate sale of a higher-ethanol fuel blend in the state, as it seeks to rein in skyrocketing costs at the pump in the country's largest auto market.Reuters17d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetGavin NewsomS 795california e15 fuel approval
California enacts new curbs on social media for childrenCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on Thursday new tech company restrictions barring children under 16 from exposure to behaviorally addictive features on social media platforms and banning toys containing AI companion chatbots.Reuters28d agoWhole story →TechnologyJusticeGavin Newsomcalifornia social media law signing
Texas Republicans turn against data centers, putting big tech on noticeLess than a year ago, Texas Governor Greg Abbott hailed Texas as the "epicenter of AI development." Now, in his bid for re-election, he is calling for sweeping new restrictions on data centers.Reuters1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentTechnologyGreg Abbottmidterm elections
