Latest / Washington DC News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Voters Reject Data Center Push | Washington DC News
Voters in Maryland’s Frederick and Calvert counties sent a seismic message: data centers are no longer welcome. In both places, candidates pushing for stricter regulations swept to victory, ousting officials who opposed even temporary pauses. This isn’t just local backlash—it’s a statewide shift, with public anger crossing party lines and fueled by concerns over community impact, lack of transparency, and the burden on already strained areas. Montgomery County’s new executive has already proposed a moratorium, and with the General Assembly’s next session looming, expect more bans and pauses…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.