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Massachusetts Slams Data Center Boom | New Bedford News
Governor Maura Healey just dropped a major move on data centers in Massachusetts—requiring local community approval before any project can even reach the state for permits. This follows her earlier pause on tax breaks, signaling a firm new stance against unchecked growth. The order bans secretive deals between state agencies and data centers, forcing towns to say yes or the state says no. With AI driving massive energy demand, the state is pushing projects to power themselves with clean energy, avoid straining infrastructure, and minimize pollution. A new Ratepayer Protection Fund will ensure…
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