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Maine could be the first state to ban new data centers. These 11 other states tried and failed. — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez | ChamberLight
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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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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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