- Republican congressman Byron Donalds, running for Florida governor, wants a federal rule forcing AI data centers to buy their own power and water so local utility bills don’t rise.
- The fast-paced AI data‑center boom has sparked local pushback in Florida—20+ counties/municipalities have paused or banned new centers over costs, disruption and environmental worries.
- Tech firms are under bipartisan pressure (voluntary Trump pacts and recent Florida law) to cover infrastructure costs as politicians on both sides make data centers a campaign issue.
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