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EPA Proposal Draws Fire

https://www.kcci.com/article/epa-proposal-leave-public-dark-data-center-plans/73605457

A proposed EPA rule would limit public disclosure requirements for data center energy and emissions plans, drawing criticism from transparency advocates.
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Community Benefits Agreement Keys Township Approval

https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/texas-republicans-turn-against-data-centers-putting-big-tech-notice-2026-09-03/

Texas Republican lawmakers are turning against large scale data center projects, signaling a shift in political support that had previously favored the industry.
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Local Partners with Goodwill to Prep Young Adults for Apprenticeship

https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/goodwill-ibew-electrical-trades-program/

mystateline.com
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Google Funding Means More Jobs, Training for IBEW Members (EW)

https://ibew.org/google-funding-means-more-jobs-training-for-ibew-members/

ibew.org
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Slaiman: Electricians Love Data Centers. You Should, Too.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/opinion/data-centers-electricians-union-labor.html

nytimes.com
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