WESTBROOK, Maine — Gov. Janet Mills said Friday that she hasn’t decided whether to sign a bill passed by the Legislature to impose a statewide moratorium on new data centers, outlining her critique of the legislation. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “It’s on my desk. … Read more
The AI data center backlash Paul Gigot, Kim Strassel, Allyssia Finley, and Jason Riley discuss the growing progressive backlash against AI data centers. Citing environmental concerns, increased electricity prices, and potential job displacement, Bernie Sanders and AOC introduced legislation for a nationwide moratorium on new data center construction. The panel explores the economic implications and … Read more
Lawmakers in Maine passed a temporary ban on new, large data centers in the state this week. If Gov. Janet Mills signs the legislation, the state will become the first to ban data centers. Daniel Kool, a cost-of-living reporter for the Portland Press Herald, joins CBS News to discuss. Source link
The bill, which blocks centers that draw over 20 megawatts of power until late 2027, is headed to the desk of Democratic Gov. Janet Mills. Source link
Maine Senate candidate Platner on his double-digit primary lead: “We’re going to continue pushing” – CBS News Watch CBS News A series of new polls show progressive Democratic candidate Graham Platner with a double-digit lead in Maine’s Senate primary over Gov. Janet Mills. He joins “The Takeout” to discuss his campaign. Source link
Why a Maine farmer is beating Schumer-backed candidate in Democratic Senate primary polls – CBS News Watch CBS News Bloomberg’s Mario Parker and Axios’ Alex Isenstadt join “The Takeout” to discuss the midterms, Melania Trump and more. Source link
A moratorium on data centers would send the wrong signal at the wrong time. Source link
On a chilly night in early April, about two dozen people are gathered in a high school classroom to hear Democratic Gov. Janet Mills deliver her pitch for the U.S. Senate. A couple of staunch Mills supporters leave with lawn signs. Another woman remains undecided. Evelyn Spencer, a paralegal from Sabattus, Maine, calls Ms. Mills … Read more
WATERVILLE, Maine — Rabbi Rachel Isaacs spent the days leading up to Passover overseeing the preparation of ceremonial foods at Beth Israel Congregation, a synagogue in central Maine where membership has quadrupled over the last 15 years. These days, growing congregations is very much on Isaacs’ mind, as she’s leading a movement to strengthen rural … Read more
Legislation that could be enacted this spring would pause construction of large new data centers until November 2027. Source link