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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published September 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET · Updated September 17, 2026 at 10:14 PM ET

Heinrich blocks Husted bill on data center power costs

2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Washington Post. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

Senator Heinrich has blocked a bill from Senator Husted addressing ratepayer costs tied to data centers. The bill was meant to lower electricity prices linked to data centers.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 13 d ago, when Washington Post reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 13 d ago from Newsmax.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

Newsmax 13 d ago
Heinrich Blocks Husted's Data Center Ratepayer Bill ↗

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

Washington Post 13 d ago
Senator blocks bill meant to lower electricity prices linked to data centers ↗

Coverage timeline

Sep 17, 5:00 PM ET
13 d ago
Washington Post
Senator blocks bill meant to lower electricity prices linked to data centers ↗
Sep 17, 8:19 PM ET
13 d ago
Newsmax
Heinrich Blocks Husted's Data Center Ratepayer Bill ↗
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