Data Center
After Playing the Villain in the Midterms, Data Center Operators Regroup and Plan to Smile More
Why the hatred over data centers? They haven’t been talking and smiling, even in Texas
AI
Midterms Could Change the Politics of AI
If Republicans suffer heavy losses, it could push the party toward tougher AI legislation, panelists said
Data Center
How Data Center Controversies Have Transformed the Midterm Elections
In search of large tracts of land, tech giants and data center developers are exploring deeper into rural America.
Data Center
In a Divided America, Left and Right Unite to Oppose Data Centers
From Nebraska to New Mexico, the debates raging in cities and towns against data centers often cut across ideological lines.
Sherrod Brown
Trump Keeps Embracing Data Centers Even as They Become Toxic in Midterm Races
The debate reflects broader tensions over technology and local impact.
Data Center
Governors' Races are Being Increasingly Buffeted by The Toxic Politics of Data Centers
More governors are shifting their stances or taking more steps to squeeze data centers.
Data Center
Texas Governor Halts Data Center Grid Connections Pending Audit
The data center interconnection freeze is separate from the state's halting the disbursements of billions in broadband funding.
BEAD
Texas Halts BEAD Disbursements as New Comptroller Recasts Broadband Office
A broadband mess in Texas
Dustin Burrows
Broadband Grants Paused as Critics Allege Favoritism Toward Elon Musk’s Starlink
An audit is underway, but no completion date has been set.
AI
Trump Expands a Voluntary Pledge to Protect Consumers From High Utility Bills From AI Data Centers
Opposition to data centers has become bipartisan.
Data Center
Democrats Seize on AI Data Center Backlash That's Dividing Rural Republicans
The AI data center controversy could influence the upcoming election.
BEAD
Texas AG Candidate Vows to Investigate SpaceX’s BEAD Awards
Nathan Johnson says the state’s subgrant selection process ‘sure looks like’ corruption.
BEAD
Texas Governor Denies SpaceX Favoritism
The Texas Governor’s office is pushing back against allegations of favoritism and sweetheart deals.
NTIA
Texas BEAD Plan Approved
The approved spending plan differed little from the state’s preliminary awards.
Chips
States Flex Job Creation Following CHIPS Act Passage, Panelists Say
The three states showcased efforts at growing the semiconductor industry.
Section 230
Narrow Majority of Supreme Court Blocks Texas Law Regulating Social Media Platforms
The decision resulted in an unusual court split. Justice Kagan sided with Justice Alito but refused to sign his dissent.
