Republican state legislators in several states want to pause new data center construction, a break with President Donald Trump and most congressional Republicans.
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Arrest made during heated Claremore meeting over proposed data center
Claremore police arrested a man during a heated meeting about a proposed data center as residents raised concerns over water use and infrastructure.
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For cities like Tulsa, Indianapolis’ battle over data centers could provide a blueprint to the resistance
Where data center developers saw vacant lots and cheap power in urban Indianapolis, neighbors stood ready for battle — and won.
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Tulsa weighs changing zoning code for data centers. More action could be on the horizon.
As data center proposals flood Tulsa, city officials are weighing all options — from changing where the centers can be built to implementing a moratorium on new centers.
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As data centers boom, Oklahoma lawmakers consider new restrictions and regulations
From increasing oversight of the industry to proposing a moratorium on new data centers, here’s which bills are on the table in Oklahoma.
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Between a rock and a hard drive: Osage County neighbors battle Sand Springs over proposed data center
Osage County residents could see a data center pop up down the road following a series of decisions in Sand Springs — and they have no one to turn to for help.
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Coweta planning commission denies data center proposal. Now it heads to a council vote.
While planning commissioners denied a zoning change for the controversial Project Atlas, it could still earn approval through a Feb. 2 council vote.
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Google emerges as tech company connected to Sand Springs data center project
Google is expected to be the end user for a controversial data center in Sand Springs, the latest project slated for construction in the Tulsa area.
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Eyes on east Tulsa: Here’s what’s on the horizon for this booming region in 2026
We spoke to Tulsa councilors Christian Bengel and Karen Gilbert, who represent the majority of the east side and have stepped into leadership roles, about their priorities.
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Controversial data center proposal in Coweta draws opposition ahead of council vote
Project Atlas, Beale Infrastructure’s latest proposed data center in the Tulsa area, continues to cause a rift among community members and elected officials.
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Coweta residents share data center concerns with state lawmakers, but city leaders and developers skip meeting
Coweta residents are all on the same page in holding elected officials accountable when it comes to bringing a data center in their community.
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Oklahoma’s data center boom is about to hit the grid — and your power bill
A wave of big data centers is triggering a scramble for new electricity generation. OG&E and PSO are pushing to charge ratepayers more as they race to keep up.