Published July 14, 2026 at 4:24 PM ET · Updated July 14, 2026 at 10:02 PM ET
New York data center halt draws industry backlash
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul ordered a pause on data center construction in the state for up to a year. The decision drew backlash and dismay from the data center industry.
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