A new survey in Central Ohio highlights growing community concerns regarding rapid regional growth and the proliferation of data centers, signaling potential pushback in a major US market.

Policy Opposition Ohio — The Columbus Dispatch

A Regina city councillor has expressed concerns over the rapid pace at which the Rural Municipality of Sherwood is advancing plans to develop a new AI data centre, highlighting local political and procedural opposition to the fast-tracked project.

AI Infra Opposition Saskatchewan — CBC

An opinion piece in The Fayetteville Observer calls for a local moratorium on new data center developments until the potential harms and resource impacts on the community can be evaluated.

Policy Opposition — The Fayetteville Observer

A data center in New York has sparked severe backlash after receiving a massive $77 million tax break while reportedly creating only a single permanent job, intensifying scrutiny over industry incentives.

Policy Controversy New York — New York Focus

The controversy surrounding data center developments in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, has escalated to the point where it may become a pivotal issue in upcoming local elections.

Policy Controversy Indiana — Courier & Press

Data center developments are becoming increasingly unpopular and expensive in Connecticut, turning into a highly debated topic that could heavily influence the outcomes of local midterm elections.

Policy Controversy — Connecticut Public

In Tennessee, a community opinion highlights frustration after a billionaire received $305 million in state tax breaks for projects including data centers, only to subsequently lay off thousands of workers.

Policy Controversy — Chattanooga Times Free Press

Protesters have gathered near Regina, Saskatchewan, demanding an immediate halt to the construction of a new AI data center due to community and environmental concerns.

AI Infra Opposition Saskatchewan — MooseJawToday.com

The rapid influx of data center development proposals in Pennsylvania is causing confusion among local communities and zoning boards, highlighting the need for clearer state-level policy guidance.

Policy Controversy — Broad + Liberty

A new study reveals a widespread lack of transparency, finding that many states fail to properly report the substantial revenue losses incurred by offering massive tax breaks to data center developers.

Policy — Baltimore Sun

Hyperscale Data has announced plans to construct a new AI data center in Michigan, projecting the creation of 500 jobs over the next three years to support AI demand.

AI Infra — Investing.com

Iris Energy (Iren) is outlining massive growth in its AI infrastructure capacity, detailing an impressive 4.5 GW portfolio that market analysts suggest could represent a $40 billion revenue potential amid surging global demand for AI compute.

AI Infra — IndexBox