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Maine could be the first state to ban new data centers. These 11 other states tried and failed. — Janet Mills | ChamberLight

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Maine could be the first state to ban new data centers. These 11 other states tried and failed.

Governor Mills is the final decision-maker on whether Maine will become the first state to ban new AI data center construction.

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14 stories · 80–85 · updated Sep 25, 2026

This article1 analysis · Apr 19, 2026

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Published Apr 11, 2026

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Maine lawmakers have passed a first-of-its-kind moratorium on new AI data centers to study environmental and utility impacts. While 11 other states attempted similar pauses in 2026, most failed due to industry pressure and economic concerns.

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Bernie Sanders

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Duane J Whitmer

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ALSO MENTIONED Kendal Sacchieri, Oklahoma State Senator; Liz Krueger, New York State Senator; Peter Schmidt, New Hampshire State Representative; Rebecca White, Vermont State Senator

Referenced legislation · H.R. 1265To amend the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to expand eligibility for certain wastewater infrastructure grants, and for other purposes.Referenced legislation · H.R. 1099CLEAR Act

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Outlet credibility · Business Insider82/100 HIGH

14 stories · 80–85 · updated Sep 25, 2026

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Janet MillsME · SEN

Governor of Maine

PRIMARY SUBJECT

Bernie SandersI · VT · SEN

Federal legislation sponsor

Sanders's version of this story ↗

Alexandria Ocasio-CortezD · NY-14

Federal legislation sponsor

Ocasio-Cortez's version of this story ↗

Duane J WhitmerNY

Governor of Michigan

ALSO MENTIONED Kendal Sacchieri, Oklahoma State Senator; Liz Krueger, New York State Senator; Peter Schmidt, New Hampshire State Representative; Rebecca White, Vermont State Senator

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To amend the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to expand eligibility for certain wastewater infrastructure grants, and for other purposes.H.R. 1265 · House Bill CLEAR ActH.R. 1099 · House Bill

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