Michigan’s Data Center Pledge Debate | Lansing News

Lansing News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 1m

Governor Whitmer is pushing for a voluntary pledge from data center builders in Michigan to protect communities and resources, following backlash over a new law offering tax breaks for these energy- and water-guzzling facilities. The pledge demands companies avoid burdening working families, invest in local infrastructure, and act as good neighbors — with a push to turn these commitments into enforceable law. While Oracle and others back the initiative, environmental groups demand stronger regulations and even a pause on new projects. Meanwhile, New York has imposed a one-year moratorium, and…