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Top 2 Democrats on Intel say they're preparing for Trump to claim foreign meddling
The top Democrats on the House and Senate intelligence committees said they are working under the presumption that the president will seek to justify election interference by alleging fraud.
Ideastream Public Media ·Ohio 13th Congressional District candidates answer voter questions ahead of midterms
The Akron Press Club held forums with the major party candidates running for Ohio's 13th District — incumbent Democratic Congresswoman Emilia Sykes and Republican Carey Coleman — to learn their views on topics from AI to data centers to…
Ideastream Public Media ·Cleveland extends data center moratorium
Cleveland extended its data center moratorium Monday night as it continues to work on new regulations that govern the facilities.
Ideastream Public Media ·The summer we lost AI containment: A survey shows Ohio citizens’ thoughts and concerns
In July of 2026, OpenAI disclosed that its AI agents went rogue during an internal test of cyber capabilities. They broke containment, hacked into a machine learning company, and stole private information. OpenAI later disclosed that its…
Ohio Capital Journal ·Elon Musk donates $7 million to help incumbent Ohio Republican US Sen. Jon Husted
As part of unprecedented spending on U.S. elections, the world’s richest man Elon Musk is funneling more than $7 million to try to reelect incumbent Ohio Republican U.S. Sen. Jon Husted, according to an analysis of federal election data by…
Ohio Capital Journal ·Could data center opposition boost Democrats in Indiana House races?
Democrats are looking to ride a wave of widespread opposition to big data center projects across the state as they aim to pick up seats in the Indiana House. Data center worries are a prominent part of attacks against Republicans on…
Ohio Capital Journal ·Ohio data center legislation attracted hordes of lobbyists, records show
Ohio politics news and insights from the State Signals newsletter. Plus, why a mysterious $400,000 push for a socialist could matter in Ohio’s Senate race. The post Ohio data center legislation attracted hordes of lobbyists, records show…
Signal Cleveland ·How to tell Cincinnati officials your input on regulating data centers
The city's Planning Department is collecting public input as it prepares recommendations for regulating data centers in city zoning.
WVXU ·GOP candidate for governor opposes data center tax break, would resume executions in Ohio
The Republican candidate for governor talked about a sales tax break for data centers, the death penalty and the Second Amendment, among other issues.
Statehouse News Bureau ·Vivek Ramaswamy opposes data center tax break, would resume executions in Ohio
The Republican candidate for Ohio governor talked about a sales tax break for data centers, the death penalty and the Second Amendment, among other issues.
WOSU ·House District 13 challenger Coleman wants Akron area to thrive
Republican candidate for Ohio s 13th U.S. House district, Carey Coleman, answers a question during an Akron Press Club event on Tuesday, Oct. 13. (Carissa Woytach / Signal Akron) " data-large-file="ht…
Signal Akron ·Despite withdrawal of data center proposal, Etna and Violet Twp. residents worry about future
Etna Township Trustees and the Etna Zoning Commission will meet Tuesday night to discuss a plan for future land use.
WOSU ·Data center backlash set to sway midterm elections
In the course of a single election cycle, the backlash against data centers has grown from an issue at local planning commission and city council meetings to become a flashpoint in state and federal races across the country. Candidates who…
Ohio Capital Journal ·How could data centers impact the midterm elections in Ohio?
Data centers have become a major Ohio campaign issue, with related ballot measures in 18 counties, polls showing broad local opposition, and both governor candidates calling for limits.
WVXU ·Cleveland readies to extend data center moratorium
The city needs 90 more days to craft proposed regulations for data centers, a Cleveland City Council member says. The post Cleveland readies to extend data center moratorium appeared first on Signal Cleveland .
Signal Cleveland ·Data centers are on the ballot in Trenton. Here’s what to know about Issue 17
The ballot measure seeks to prohibit the construction of any data center over 25 megawatts within city limits.
WVXU ·A construction ban on data centers would be better for Ohio than the status quo, study says
A Scioto Analysis cost-benefit study ranked a mostly-renewable power requirement first and a construction ban second for new Ohio data centers, with current policy barely breaking even.
Ohio Capital Journal ·As early voting in Ohio begins, Republicans try to reshape the data center narrative
Republicans in Ohio are trying to reshape the data center narrative as voters head into the polls. Activists say it’s too late. U.S. Senate candidate Sherrod Brown and Democrats continue to hammer Republican U.S. Sen. Jon Husted for…
Ohio Capital Journal ·Ohio Supreme Court rejects Wilmington data center lawsuit initiative
The Ohio Supreme Court blocked a citizen initiative that would have let residents sue data centers over noise and water standards; it targeted a proposed $4B AWS facility in Wilmington.
FOX19 ·Lima, Ohio, Passes 18-Month Data Center Moratorium
Lima paused data center construction and new outside water requests for 18 months while it writes standards, leaving its existing water deal with a Google project in American Township in place.
GovTech (via The Lima News) ·Data center ban will go before voters after Ohio Supreme Court ruling
The Ohio Supreme Court ordered Trenton to let voters decide on a resident-led ban on large data centers, with residents citing aquifer and electric-cost worries and city leaders pointing to economic benefits.
Spectrum News 1 ·Columbus City Schools welcoming AI learning into their classrooms
Columbus City Schools will use approved AI tools this year under a policy based on the state model, after Ohio required every district to adopt an AI policy by July 1, 2026.
ABC6 ·PUCO orders AEP Ohio to set protections for Ohioans against data center energy costs
PUCO now requires data centers to give AEP Ohio 180 days' notice before returning to default service and to pay the full cost of that power so other customers don't absorb it.
Spectrum News 1 ·Cleveland City Council Approves Temporary Pause on New Standalone Data Centers
Cleveland approved a three-month moratorium, through Oct. 20, on permits for new or expanded standalone data centers while it studies impacts on neighborhoods, the grid and Great Lakes water.
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