Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Data centers powering everything from Google searches and streaming services to artificial intelligence are rapidly becoming a major issue on the campaign trail, as voter opposition to the massive facilities surges ahead of November’s midterm elections.
For years, Democratic and Republican leaders alike courted data centers, touting billions of dollars in investment, construction jobs and tax revenue. But the rapid AI buildout has brought growing concerns about electricity costs, water consumption, land use, noise and tax incentives.
Politicians in both parties are responding — and in some cases changing positions they previously held.
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Data centers powering everything from Google searches and streaming services to artificial intelligence are rapidly becoming a major issue on the campaign trail, as voter opposition to the massive facilities surges ahead of November’s midterm elections.
For years, Democratic and Republican leaders alike courted data centers, touting billions of dollars in investment, construction jobs and tax revenue. But the rapid AI buildout has brought growing concerns about electricity costs, water consumption, land use, noise and tax incentives.
Politicians in both parties are responding — and in some cases changing positions they previously held.
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WHP is a PA based station and a CBS Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to 163 television stations in 77 markets, after pending transactions. Sinclair's television group reaches approximately 38.7% of US television households and includes FOX, ABC, MyTV, CW, CBS, NBC, Univision and Azteca affiliates.
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