Backlash Against Data Centers Becomes Key Issue in US Elections
In a shift from past support, backlash against data centers has become a bipartisan issue, influencing elections nationwide.
October 21, 2026
In a shift from past support, backlash against data centers has become a bipartisan issue, influencing elections nationwide.
Governor Josh Stein visited Roanoke-Chowan Community College in North Carolina to emphasize the impact of a Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) grant on workforce training programs. The grant supports the Weld to Work Pipeline initiative, aimed at preparing residents for careers in welding and advanced manufacturing. The initiative is part
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15 candidates compete for 5 seats on the Grand Rapids School Board. Election Day is Nov 3. Discover their views.
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EV drivers question flat fees for road costs, advocating for mileage-based charges as a fairer alternative.
As Wisconsin’s pheasant season starts, hunters face fewer birds due to a 13% cut in stocking from budget constraints.
Cincinnati Public Schools operates a Safe Sleep Lot for families experiencing homelessness, offering overnight parking.
A perfect storm of strict immigration enforcement, aging workers, and a construction boom is straining the skilled trades.
Tricia Cotham, the sole Republican from Mecklenburg, faces a new Democratic challenger, Ken McCool, focusing on costs.
In a recent announcement from Raleigh, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein revealed that Utili-Serve, LLC, a utility infrastructure company, is set to expand its operations in Catawba County. The company will create 105 new jobs and invest over $24.8 million to enhance its headquarters and build a new manufacturing facility
