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  1. Ohio lawmakers debated data center regulations concerning major tech companies like Google, Meta, and Amazon, involving the Governor and legislative leaders.
  2. In Ohio, candidates are proposing new regulatory frameworks concerning data center expansion as part of the ongoing gubernatorial race.
  3. Candidates in Ohio are engaging in political rivalry regarding data center policy and state industry issues.

Ohio Voters to Consider Measures Curbing Data Center Growth

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Ballotpedia reports that voters in 10 US states will decide on Election Day whether to curb data center development. Resistance is particularly visible in Ohio, which is a fast-growing data center market. Voters in 38 local jurisdictions will consider at least 41 measures designed to delay, prohibit, or impose new requirements on these facilities. Jessica Baker, who is part of Conserve Ohio, stated that both Democrats and Republicans support banning certain data centers.

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The opposition to data center expansion is driven by concerns over the electricity and water demands of these facilities. These local ballot measures reflect growing opposition across the political spectrum regarding the rapid buildout needed to power AI applications.

Candidates in Ohio are engaged in political rivalry regarding data center policy and state industry issues, with proposals for new regulatory frameworks concerning data center expansion.

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  • Jessica BakerOrganizes opposition against data center projects within the political context of Ohio.
  • OhioState where data center opposition and ballot measures are taking place.
  • NvidiaAmerican multinational technology company potentially affected by regulatory action.

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