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Harford County Advances Emergency Ban on Data Centers

The move accelerates a permanent prohibition that county leaders say better protects residents than a short pause.

Red Oak Approves 830-Acre Data Center as Counties Press for More Control

Philadelphia Council Approves Hearings on Elected School Board After Closures Vote

Maricopa County Approves Military Permit for Data Center and 700‑MW Plant Near Luke AFB

West Palm Beach Pauses Waterfront Park Plan for Public Listening Sessions

Kagawa Starts Demolition of Kenzo Tange's 'Ship Gymnasium'

Washington County Drops Plan to Name Highway Stretch for Charlie Kirk Over Higher Cost

Boca Raton Voters Overwhelmingly Reject One Boca 99-Year Lease in Referendum

Olathe Approves STAR Bond Pledge for Chiefs HQ as Wyandotte County Sets Stadium Vote

Herten Council Blocks Olympic Referendum, Halting Recklinghausen Vote and Triggering Venue Search

Naperville Council Rejects Karis Critical Data Center After Late-Night Vote

Harford Council Rejects Kocher for School Board Seat

Orange School Board Backs Hungerford Land Sale to Dr. Phillips, Sets Jan. 13 Vote

Bristol Blocks Three-Weekly Bin Plan as Anglesey Opens Consultation and Wirral Weighs Changes

Eagle Mountain Unanimously Tables Energy Overlay That Could Allow Nuclear Projects

Howell Township Data Center Plan Paused After Developer Withdraws Rezoning Request

Ocean City Council Sends Wonderland Pier Redevelopment to Planning Board on 4–3 Vote

Wilders Visits Moerdijk, Pushes Referendum on Village’s Future

Cudahy Rejects $50 Wheel Tax After Public Outcry as GOP Drive to Rein In Local Fees Gains Steam

Lafayette Sets 2026 Mardi Gras Parade Back on Jefferson Street as Calls Grow for Wider Input