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Union Cash, Data Center Tensions | Portland News
A massive $400,000 donation from IBEW Local 48 to Governor Kotek’s reelection campaign has sparked controversy as she’s simultaneously pushing for stricter oversight on data centers—projects the union heavily supports. While the union sees data centers as job creators and aligns with Kotek’s broader economic agenda, Oregon residents are increasingly frustrated by their environmental toll and soaring energy costs. Despite Kotek’s recent moves to pause or halt major data center deals, her campaign insists she’s advocating for responsible development—demanding clean energy, fair pricing, and…
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