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

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U-M releases survey report on local leaders’ data-center views

The University of Michigan’s CLOSUP announced a new Michigan Public Policy Survey report covering local leaders’ views of large-scale data centers, perceived impacts, community support, state policy and local planning resources. This links to the research announcement and report; it describes officials’ opinions, not a poll of all Michigan residents or measured project impacts.[1]

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Source status: Research announcement — local officials’ views