Senate Democrats propose tighter regulations on data centers amid statewide backlash

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: June 18, 2026

Words: 1,113

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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As community members throughout the state are pushing back against the development of data centers, citing concerns about rising energy costs, impacts on local water resources and the veracity of promises about benefits to the community, Michigan Senate Democrats say they have the balm for what ails them.

On Thursday, Senators Rosemary Bayer (D-West Bloomfield), Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak), Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores), Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton), Sue Shink (D-Northfield Township) and Erika Geiss …

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