Michigan Data Centers: The Weekly Download

By: Jon King

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: August 24, 2026

Words: 373

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Republican U.S. Senate nominee Mike Rogers on Thursday said he now backed a statewide moratorium on new data centers. While Rogers said the pause would allow the state to develop a comprehensive strategy before approving additional projects, his altered stance followed disclosures by The Lever that he holds millions of dollars in AI-related investments. Rogers had previously supported policies to speed data center development.

The American Prospect reported that U.S. Rep. …

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