Michigan lawmakers, local officials and residents renew push for statewide data center moratorium

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: June 24, 2026

Words: 946

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Gathering on the Capitol steps Tuesday evening, Michigan lawmakers joined with residents and officials from communities across the state to demand greater local control over data center development.

Michigan became a destination for data center developers following the creation of new tax breaks on data center equipment in 2025. However, these projects have drawn significant opposition in several communities as citizens raise concerns about these facilities’ water and energy usage and the …

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