Data Center
Data Centers Are on the Ballot. Here Are the Races and Groups to Watch
From Ohio's Senate race to local ballot measures, the 2026 campaign has turned a fight over electricity, land and local control into a national political issue
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
Data Center Bill Falls Short in Senate as Lawmakers Take Final Votes Before the Midterms
The measure needed 60 votes to advance, but fell short, 57-43.
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.
Congress
House Committee Approves Package to Address Data Centers’ Growing Energy Demands
Bills aimed at modernizing the nation’s grid for AI data centers advance to the full House
Satellite
Senate Bill Would Explore Satellite Broadband Expansion Across Appalachia
Follows House passage of a companion bill in March.
Social Media
Judge Strikes Down Ohio Law Limiting Kids’ Social Media as Unconstitutional
'This court finds, however, that the Act as drafted fails to pass constitutional muster and is constitutionally infirm.'
Defense Department
Amazon Lawsuit Dismissed, Private 5G Network for DoD, $232M in Ohio Broadband Grants
The suit accused Amazon of violating laws by using third-party sellers’ data to help sell its own products.
