Community opposition to data centers grows, crossing political divides

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By Heather ClancyJun 24, 2026, 10:08 am44 pts
Community opposition to data center development has become a hot-button bipartisan issue, and citizens and politicians are demanding more information from would-be developers and their customers about potential impacts to electricity prices, water supplies and other natural resources. Businesses must treat…

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