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Perkins Township in Ohio is moving forward with a new data center from Aligned Data Centers, which is investing over $200 million in the facility, expected to generate increased property tax revenues despite creating only 18 permanent jobs by 2027. This project, on a former manufacturing site, is seen positively by local officials and educators.

In contrast, nearby Norton has enacted a six-month moratorium on new data center proposals following community opposition. Other regions are also experiencing a surge of interest in data centers, driven by cloud computing and AI, yet face scrutiny over their economic and environmental impacts. Lawmakers are considering regulations to address these issues.