Barrett Pushes Back on Federal Data Center Control | Lansing News

Lansing News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

Congressman Tom Barrett is rolling out bold new bills to shield local communities from federal meddling in data center decisions—blocking federal agencies from zoning or land-use interference and banning lawmakers from signing secret deals about proposed facilities. While his opponent Will Lawrence calls for federal oversight to protect consumers and the environment, Barrett argues state governments should lead with their own laws and pull back tax incentives that lure big tech. With state legislatures already granting tax breaks and national support growing for expanding data centers…