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Texas Governor Blames Developers for Data Center Backlash | US News
Governor Greg Abbott is blaming data center developers for the growing backlash against their projects in Texas, arguing they failed to win local community support. Once a cheerleader for the state’s $40 billion data center boom, he now demands developers shoulder more costs—including electricity infrastructure—and is frustrated by the lack of cooperation from just 10% of companies responding to state requests. This shift mirrors nationwide resistance: states like Pennsylvania and New York are imposing restrictions, and polls show most Americans oppose new data centers near their…
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