POWER. POLICY. PLACE.Research edition · Sep 23, 2026

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Data-center opponents press Lansing; lawmaker favors safeguards over a pause

WGVU reports that environmental groups returned to Lansing on September 22 to seek action on data-center rules, including a pause on new approvals. Rep. Joey Andrews instead favors moving regulatory safeguards and warns against discouraging investment. These are advocacy positions and pending proposals, not a newly enacted statewide moratorium.[1]

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Source status: Reported policy debate — proposals, not enacted law