Data centers were on the ballot, and voters sent unmistakable message

Source: Fox Business · 05 de novembro de 2026 às 12:20 · 2 h ago

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Local ballot measures targeting data centers passed overwhelmingly as voters raised concerns about energy bills, land use and the economic impact of AI development.

The report was published on 05 de novembro de 2026 às 12:20 by Fox Business and is part of the World news coverage.

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