Senate Democrats block House-passed data center bill aimed at addressing energy costsSenate Democrats blocked a GOP-led effort to approve a bill aimed at shielding Americans from energy costs attributed to data centers, arguing it doesn't go far enough.CBS News7d agoWhole story →PlanetTechnologyHR 9340ratepayer protection act vote
Michigan bill would stop lawmakers from taking jobs that receive Utility Consumer Participation Board grantsA new bill would stop legislators from accepting employment with an organization that receives grants from the utility board for at least two years after leaving their legislative office.CBS News13d agoWhole story →PlanetGovernmentHR 6282michigan ethics bill passes house
Abbott takes additional steps to regulate data centers in Texas amid tightening polls in Governor's raceState audits of power and water use could shape new rules lawmakers consider next year.CBS News15d agoWhole story →PlanetTechnologytexas governor s race
House passes bill to shield Americans from data center energy costsThe vote comes as lawmakers face increasing pressure to respond to the data center boom driven by the AI race.CBS News20d agoWhole story →PlanetTechnologyHR 9340house passes hr 9340
