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The Data Center Debate Cannot Hold [1]

['Ian Krietzberg', 'Maine S Democratic Governor Is Weighing The Nation S First Statewide Ban On New Data Centers Amid Soaring Electricity Prices. But Not Everyone In The Party Thinks The A.I. Backlash Is Good Politics', 'It Might Be Even Worse Policy.']

Date: 2026-04-21 20:16:52+00:00

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