Monthly Archives: April 2026

Ranchers are concerned about drones transmitting chemicals that would harm animals. To that end, Indiana General Assembly passed a law preventing drones from interfering with animal husbandry.  Indiana previously passed a law to prohibit “remote aerial harassment” which applies to the harassment of people, livestock, crops, and farm operations.

Maine’s Governor vetoed a bill that would have temporarily banned the development of new data centers. Why? Two reasons. First, the bill did not include an exemption for a data center project in the town of Jay, which the Governor supported. Second, “I believe it necessary and important to examine and plan for the potential […]

Killeen’s Planning and Zoning Commission rejected an attempt to rezone land for a small data center in Bell County. Local residents and clergy spoke against the re-zoning. KXXV | Commission rejects proposed Killeen data center after local pushback

California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection are backtracking bans on vegetation within 5 feet of structures in fire prone areas. The revised rules would permit “1-foot “Safety Zone” around the home, including beneath roof overhangs; 2 feet from windows, vents and doors and 5 feet from decks. Elsewhere within a 5-foot buffer around the […]

After requiring voter approval for tax incentives for development in Wisconsin, a grassroots organization’s statement, details what it wants for data center development, and other development: “We are for development that the community understands, supports and has chosen together. “ Route Fifty | Data centers hit the ballot this year

San Jose residents have filed suit against the city for its use of nearly 500 license plate readers. Data from these readers was searched 15,000 times per day without probable cause nor search warrants. Hello 4th amendment, it’s me, the U.S. Constitution. IJ.org | San Jose License Plate Readers

Lynn, Massachusetts converted downtown office space into 2 schools. Thereby saving the cost of building two new needed schools. Governing | A Massachusetts Town Converted Old Offices Into Schools

Urban planners are increasingly adding resting places to urban planning. Spaced every 300 meters along sidewalks and promo dates, the resting islands encourage socialization, can boost local retailers, and encourage more walking. @unwastetheplanet

“Lawmakers in at least 11 states — Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia and Wisconsin — have introduced legislation that would temporarily ban data centers. ” @perfectunion Ohio Capital Journal | Data center ban on the Ohio ballot? Petitioners get approval to start gathering signatures

Ohio Ballot Board has approved a ballot initiative that would prohibit the construction of data centers with a peak load of more than 25 megawatts per month. Ohio has about 200 data centers, ranking it 5th among states with the most data centers. Ohio Capital Journal | Data center ban on the Ohio ballot? Petitioners […]