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Governor Halts Data Center Deal | Portland News
Governor Tina Kotek has halted a major land sale in southeast Salem, canceling plans for a new data center on 32 acres of state property. Citing the public good and environmental protection, she’s signaling a new standard for state asset deals — one that weighs long-term impacts on communities and the environment over short-term gains. The move follows findings from her January-formed advisory committee, which examined how tech infrastructure affects energy costs and ecological health. With the contract officially terminated by the Department of Administrative Services, this decision marks a…
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