America’s data center backlash is bipartisan — can it stay that way? ^36%

Grist - By Zoya Teirstein, Kate Yoder - 6/22/2026, 8:45 AM

Negativity Bias 41.3% - Biased Writer Voice 34.7% - Hasty Generalization 19.2%

This month, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump, unveiled a set of sweeping recommendations to rein in rampant data center development, urging Texas lawmakers to aggressively regulate the tech industry in a state that has a reputation for welcoming new development with open arms. At the same time,... more