Maine Governor Vetoes Bill to Halt New Data Centers Amid Environmental Concerns
Maine's Governor Janet Mills vetoed a bill that would have imposed a 2027 moratorium on new data centers. The decision allows the construction of a data center at the former Androscoggin Mill site, expected to generate approximately 800 construction jobs and 100 permanent positions.
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Governor Janet Mills of Maine vetoed a proposed bill that aimed to prohibit new data centers until 2027. The bill intended to provide local officials time to evaluate environmental and resource impacts associated with data centers.
Mills acknowledged the environmental concerns but objected due to the potential job creation from a new data center at the former Androscoggin Mill site. The veto allows this project to proceed, which could create about 900 jobs. Other states, including New York and Virginia, are considering similar moratoriums, while federal policies emphasize the risks of inconsistent state regulations on innovation in AI.
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