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Data Centers Divide Alabama's Future | Birmingham News
Senator Tommy Tuberville is aggressively pushing for massive data center projects across Alabama, touting them as economic game-changers that will flood the state with tax revenue to fund schools and law enforcement — even blaming China for fueling opposition. His rival, Doug Jones, acknowledges the inevitability of these centers but insists they must be regulated to protect communities and the environment, with companies footing their own costs. Meanwhile, Alabama’s Public Service Commission is stepping in to ensure these energy-hungry facilities don’t hike utility bills for everyday…
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