Republicans hit crunch time on data centers

Republican lawmakers are concerned that data centers could become a political liability ahead of the midterms. Voters are increasingly worried that the facilities are contributing to higher electricity costs.
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story GOP wrestles with data center backlash weeks ahead of midterms Republicans are growing increasingly worried that data centers are a liability in the midterms, as concerns over higher power bills tied to the facilities turn into a pocketbook issue for voters. © Greg Nash The debate over the...
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