What happened: Governor Janet Mills vetoed a bill that would have temporarily halted new data centre developments in Maine. She cited the bill's failure to exempt a project in a struggling mill town as a key reason for her decision.
Why it matters:
- The veto allows data centre projects to continue, affecting local economic development plans.
- Communities concerned about environmental and infrastructure impacts remain engaged in the debate.
MNN Take: The governor's veto highlights the balance between economic growth in distressed areas and regulatory measures on data centre expansion.
Sources: NYTimes US