Defending data centers, Hogan goes to college, the Black Caucus wants your input

Politicians that oppose data centers should not look to Steamfitters UA Local 602 for support, former Gov. Larry Hogan dips a toe in academia, the Congressional Black Caucus is star-struck and the Legislative Black Caucus wants to hear from you, in political notes.

By: Christine Condon, William J. Ford

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: August 27, 2026

Words: 825

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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At least one Maryland union is taking a hard line against political candidates that oppose data center development.

In an open letter issued last week, Sidney Bonilla, business manager for the Steamfitters UA Local 602 wrote that his union, which represents 6,100 steamfitters throughout the Washington D.C. area, won’t be providing any political — or financial — support to anti-data center candidates and elected officials.

It comes as many of Maryland’s largest counties have …

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