America’s state leaders’ umbrella organization
A wave of local and state actions is driving a pause in new data-center approvals as officials weigh electricity demand, water use, and community impact. Governors and legislators are considering temporary bans or moratoria while studies assess environmental and economic effects. Industry groups warn against overreach while residents push for local control and benefits.
The Michigan Democratic primary is continuing to tally votes as supporters rally around Abdul El‑Sayed and Haley Stevens. El‑Sayed has led in parts of the state, while Stevens argues for pragmatism ahead of a November contest against Republican Mike Rogers; both races tie into the broader fight for control of the U.S. Senate.