Jay data center developer sought to give Janet Mills ‘cover’ for key veto, emails show

Emails recently uncovered reveal a developer's effort to secure local endorsements to help Governor Janet Mills justify her decision to veto a statewide ban on a data center project. The developer's strategy aimed to bolster political support and mitigate opposition to the project in the town of Jay. This move highlights the complex interplay between local and state politics, as well as the lengths developers will go to influence policy decisions, raising questions about transparency and the role of public opinion in governmental actions.