Data Center
Virginia Lawmakers Deadlocked on Data Center Tax Incentive
Senate moves to end incentives while House seeks to preserve them with new rules.
Georgina Mackie
Georgina Mackie studied Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin and the University of California, Los Angeles. Her interests include gatekeeping in news coverage and the impact of AI on the news ecosystem.
ReConnect
ReConnect Funding Restored in FY2027 USDA Bill
House breaks with USDA request on rural broadband funding
E-Rate
80 Groups Oppose FCC E-Rate Bidding Portal
Groups warn proposal could add burdens and deter participation.
Data Center
Seattle Mayor Considers Data Center Moratorium
More than 54,000 emails were sent to Seattle City Council members urging the ban.
Data Center
Alaska Pushes for Data Center Investment
State plans gas pipeline and fiber expansion to attract developers seeking lower costs and new sites.
Data Center
‘Beneficiary Pays’ Model Gains Traction With Lawmakers
Unclear cost allocation has led some states to oppose data center and transmission projects.
Data Center
Data Centers Drive High-Skilled Jobs, Officials Say
The industry supports specialized careers and local economic growth, despite perceptions of limited employment.
Data Center
Data Center Industry Slammed Over Messaging
Public misconceptions about data centers are fueling opposition, Rep. Jay Obernolte said.
Georgia
Officials Shift Data Center Strategy to Win Community Support
States are pushing developers to engage communities, improve facility design, and take on infrastructure costs.
Sora
AI Compute Shortage Challenges ‘Bubble’ Narrative
OpenAI, Anthropic constraints and rising GPU prices signal demand is outpacing available compute
Data Center
Systems Emerging to Balance Data Center Environmental Impacts
The industry is experimenting with ways to reduce its footprint, panelists said.
permitting
Permitting Reform Needed As Energy, Data Center Demand Surges
Panelists differ on whether to overhaul permitting laws or revise them.
Virginia
States Reconsider Data Center Tax Incentives
Bills in 28 states seek to scale back or modify existing incentive programs.
Brian Fitzpatrick
Senators Propose Update to Communications Accessibility Law
Bill would a 2010 law to expand accessibility requirements to emerging digital services.
Data Center
North Dakota Regulators Can’t Help Blumenthal on Data Center Oversight
State regulators say they lack authority over data centers, limiting what they can tell federal officials.
Infrastructure
North America Ranks Among World’s Most Expensive Regions for Broadband
U.S. broadband costs remain high compared to similar Western economies.
