Michigan lawmakers, local officials and residents renew push for statewide data center moratorium

Michigan lawmakers, residents, and local officials are teaming up to call for a statewide moratorium on data center construction, emphasizing the need for greater local control over these developments. With new tax breaks attracting data center projects since 2025, communities are concerned about the environmental and economic impacts. This renewed push highlights a growing tension between state incentives for tech growth and local community needs, signaling a broader debate about the balance of development and local autonomy.