Maine could be the first state to ban new data centers. These 11 other states tried and failed.
Senator Sanders introduced federal legislation calling for a national pause on data center development to study its environmental and social impacts.
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Maine lawmakers have passed a first-of-its-kind moratorium on new AI data centers to study environmental and utility impacts. While 11 other states attempted similar pauses in 2026, most failed due to industry pressure and economic concerns.
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