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New York Governor Kathy Hochul issued an executive order imposing a one-year moratorium on large-scale data center construction. The pause aims to address concerns about energy grid strain and utility costs, with directives for environmental analysis and potential energy cost adjustments for data centers.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued an executive order to halt new data center construction for up to a year, citing concerns over electricity prices, energy grid strain, and resource depletion. The moratorium includes an environmental analysis and potential energy cost adjustments for data centers.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul issued an executive order to pause the construction of large-scale data centers for up to a year, citing concerns over electricity costs, energy grid strain, and resource depletion. The moratorium includes an environmental analysis of data centers and directives for energy cost adjustments, while also prompting local communities to negotiate infrastructure and social investments with tech companies.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott proposed new regulations requiring data centers to pay for their own electricity and water infrastructure and repeal tax exemptions, citing concerns about rising residential utility costs and community backlash over energy and water consumption.

Florida's Legislature finalized a $115 billion Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget after missing its deadline for the second consecutive year. The budget includes a $150 million tax relief package with exemptions for hurricane-resistant windows/doors and gun accessories like silencers, though gas tax exemptions were excluded despite prior advocacy. Senate President Ben Albritton faced opposition from the NRA over potential changes to suppressor tax exemptions.