Among the Republicans taking a tougher line was Rogers, the Republican nominee for Michigan’s open Senate seat.
On Thursday, Rogers called for a one-year moratorium on new data centers in Michigan while state policymakers establish new rules. He stopped short of supporting a nationwide prohibition, according to The Detroit News.
“While I don’t support a federal ban, Michigan needs stronger guardrails to protect community control, prevent utility price hikes, protect our water and stop pay-to-play schemes,” Rogers said in a statement reported by the outlet.
“That is why I am calling for a one-year moratorium on new data centers until we establish a fair, transparent approval process that puts local communities first.”
Asked about the issue at a news conference Thursday, Rogers said: “I think we need to take a pause, probably, and make sure that we’re answering all the questions that people have,” according to Politico.
