Maine Governor Vetoes First US Statewide Data Center Moratorium

Maine Governor Janet Mills vetoed L.D. 307, a bill that would have imposed the first statewide moratorium on new data centers until November 1, 2027. The bill aimed to address energy and environmental concerns amid growing AI-driven demand. Mills cited potential economic harm and the need for targeted regulation.

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