Maine passes ban on new data centers for 1.5 years, adds study options
UPI
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https://cdnph.upi.com/ph/st/th/5381776266130/2026/upi_com/3d0b44e47ef4f4c298b949751100877d/v1.5/Maine-passes-ban-on-new-data-centers-for-15-years-adds-study-options.jpg" /> Maine became the first state to pass a ban on new, large data centers on Tuesday.
The bill now must be signed by Gov. Janet Mills, a Democrat.
- Maine lawmakers pass temporary ban on large data centers CBS News —
- Maine lawmakers pass temporary ban on large data centers CBS News —
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- Maine lawmakers pass nation’s first statewide ban on large data centers Boston Globe —
- Backlash to data centers drives Maine toward a statewide pause AP News —