Environmentalists push lawmakers to forge ahead on moratorium and regulations for data centers

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: September 14, 2026

Words: 518

Last Updated: 4 days, 6 hours ago


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As data center developments remain top of mind for Michigan residents, and with Election Day soon on the horizon, environmental advocates continue to push lawmakers to enact a statewide moratorium and establish better protections for communities.

Members of the Michigan Senate returned to Lansing last week. In turn, members of the Sierra Club’s Michigan chapter, Clean Water Action and the Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition stood upon the Michigan Capitol’s east steps for a news conference …

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