The city council of Joliet is set to decide on a large data center project that could transform 795 acres of farmland into a high‑tech hub. Developers Hillwood and PowerHouse announced they have gathered 6, 000 letters of support before the vote, suggesting a shift in public opinion. Earlier this
In a recent earnings call, Marvell Technology announced that it expects revenue for fiscal year 2028 to climb close to forty percent, reaching about fifteen billion dollars. This figure surpasses the average analyst estimate of roughly thirteen billion dollars. The company also upgraded its outlook
In a surprising turn, voters in Texas chose businessman Nate Sheets over longtime incumbent John Miller for the state’s agriculture commissioner role. The decision highlighted how the rise of artificial‑intelligence data centers may outweigh traditional farming concerns, even in a state known for it
Amazon has announced a purchase of the George Washington University campus in Virginia, paying $427 million for the site. The deal gives Amazon the right to build a data‑center or IT facility in Ashburn, Virginia. The university can keep its programs running there for up to five years before the cam
In many states, voters are starting to see data centers as a serious issue that can sway elections. A recent poll showed only 28 % of people would stop a new data center if it was built within three miles of their home, while the same number were unsure and 37 % supported it. The numbers differ slig
The surge in data center construction across North America has pushed the industry beyond its long‑established hubs. A new study shows that about two‑thirds of the 35 gigawatts of planned capacity lies outside traditional strongholds such as Virginia, which has long dominated the market. Texas is po
The Eagan City Council decided to pause any new data center or crypto‑mining projects for a full year. The rule stops construction near homes within 500 feet or if the site would use more than 20 megawatts of power. The pause ends on February 17, 2027 unless the council votes earlier. During this w
In Columbia, South Carolina’s lawmakers are pushing a new plan that would shrink the power of state agencies. They argue that less oversight will speed up business and help the economy grow, especially as the state looks to build more data centers for artificial intelligence. The governor wants new
Illinois is facing a big challenge with data centers. These huge facilities are popping up quickly, and they're causing some problems. They use a lot of water and electricity. This is making people's bills go up. Plus, they might be hurting the environment. A new law called the Power Act is being p
Morgan Stanley has turned its eyes to two companies that once mined Bitcoin and are now turning their rigs into data‑center powerhouses. The firm has given Cipher Mining and TeraWulf “overweight” ratings, suggesting their shares could rise by more than 150% if the shift pays off. Cipher’s analyst
