States escalate oversight of data centers: New York proposes a three-year permit moratorium; Ohio Democrats introduce bills tightening local control and rolling back tax breaks; Michigan cities consider pauses; Janesville sends a major project to voters.

The Week's Data Center Highlights. Georgia introduces nation's first statewide construction ban; Mount Pleasant, WI approves Microsoft's $13B expansion; Sand Springs, OK advances Google rezoning; Larimer County, CO pauses permits; East Union Township, PA adopts first regional framework. READ MORE.

States take action on data centers. Georgia considers historic ban; Oklahoma proposes 3-year pause; Wisconsin approves Microsoft expansion; Sand Springs advances despite opposition; Colorado, Pennsylvania craft new rules; DeKalb delays again. READ MORE.