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Ohio Supreme Court sides with Ashville residents in data center fight

Ohio Supreme Court sides with Ashville residents in data center fight

The village of Ashville improperly blocked a ballot referendum to challenge a data center agreement, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled.
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Ohio Supreme Court sides with Ashville residents who oppose data center

Ohio Supreme Court sides with Ashville residents who oppose data center

The village of Ashville improperly blocked a ballot referendum to challenge a data center agreement, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled.
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Oregon's Data Center Advisory Committee Recommends State-Local Partnerships Over Moratoriums

Oregon's Data Center Advisory Committee Recommends State-Local Partnerships Over Moratoriums

Oregon's Data Center Advisory Committee Recommends State-Local Partnerships Over Moratoriums
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Data Center Proposal Sparks Debate in Minneapolis' North Loop

Data Center Proposal Sparks Debate in Minneapolis' North Loop

Data Center Proposal Sparks Debate in Minneapolis' North Loop
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Pennsylvania Bill Proposes Expansion of Entertainment Tax Credit to Boost Broadway Tours

Pennsylvania Bill Proposes Expansion of Entertainment Tax Credit to Boost Broadway Tours

Pennsylvania Bill Proposes Expansion of Entertainment Tax Credit to Boost Broadway Tours
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Amy Acton Supports Voter ID Amendment, Diverging from Ohio Democrats

Amy Acton Supports Voter ID Amendment, Diverging from Ohio Democrats

Amy Acton, a Democratic candidate for governor in Ohio, has publicly announced her support for Issue 3, a voter ID amendment set to appear on the November ballot. This stance places her at odds with the majority of her party, as every Democrat in the Ohio state House and Senate who voted on the related Senate Joint Resolution 10 opposed it. Acton argues that the amendment, which would enshrine Ohio's photo ID requirement for in-person voting into the state constitution, has widespread support among Ohioans and does not alter existing law. Her position aligns her with her Republican opponent, Vivek Ramaswamy, who has also endorsed the amendment. The amendment aims to solidify the voter ID requirement, making it more challenging to repeal in the future.
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Data Centers Become a Key Political Issue Amid AI Expansion Concerns

Data Centers Become a Key Political Issue Amid AI Expansion Concerns

Data centers, essential for supporting the growing AI infrastructure, have become a contentious political issue in the United States. As tech companies like OpenAI and Oracle expand their data center campuses, such as the one in Saline Township, Michigan, political candidates are increasingly addressing public concerns over these facilities. Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has used the construction of these centers as a focal point in his campaign, advocating for federal-level regulations to protect local communities. Similarly, in Ohio, Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has proposed a moratorium on data center construction, citing issues like rising electric bills and pollution. The debate over data centers is cutting across traditional party lines, with candidates from both sides addressing the public's apprehensions about the economic and environmental impacts of these facilities.
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SoftBank's $50 Million Donation to Trump Library Raises Questions Amid Federal Land Lease Deal

SoftBank's $50 Million Donation to Trump Library Raises Questions Amid Federal Land Lease Deal

SoftBank has disclosed a $50 million donation to the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library Foundation, made shortly before a SoftBank-affiliated entity was granted a federal land lease in Ohio for a data-center campus. This timing has prompted inquiries from lawmakers, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Melanie Stansbury, who are investigating whether the donation was linked to any favorable actions by the Trump administration. The donation and subsequent land lease have raised transparency concerns, with questions about the authorization and transfer of funds, and whether any discussions with administration officials took place.
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Plain City Village Council introduces possible one-year data center moratorium

Plain City Village Council introduces possible one-year data center moratorium

The Plain City Village Council had its first reading on a potential one-year data center moratorium at an Aug. 5. special meeting.
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Cincy Shirts Supports Beaver's Mini Mart Amid Buc-ee's Trademark Lawsuit

Cincy Shirts Supports Beaver's Mini Mart Amid Buc-ee's Trademark Lawsuit

Cincy Shirts Supports Beaver's Mini Mart Amid Buc-ee's Trademark Lawsuit
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Loudoun County Considers Legal Path for Data Center Development Pause

Loudoun County Considers Legal Path for Data Center Development Pause

Loudoun County, known as the data center capital of the world, is considering a pause on new data center applications due to growing political and public pushback against the rapid expansion of digital infrastructure. The county's Board of Supervisors has directed staff to present a proposal for a pause, along with a legal analysis, at an upcoming meeting. This move comes amid concerns about the impact of data centers on local quality of life and the environment. However, the legality of such a moratorium is in question due to Virginia's adherence to Dillon's Rule, which limits local government powers to those expressly granted by the state.
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United Airlines adds new nonstop flight from CVG

United Airlines adds new nonstop flight from CVG

United Airlines is launching daily nonstop flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco starting this October.