The plan from the governor's office to regulate data centers includes new laws, and a pledge for companies to sign.

No new data center development proposals will be considered by the Lansing City Council until Jan. 25, 2027.

This week in mid-Michigan, Lansing City Council members will hold a public hearing on a proposed data center moratorium, in Aurelius a dispute over a funding agreement is putting a local library at risk and national progressives are stopping by the region to boost two Democratic congressional candidates ahead of the Aug. 4 primary.

Efforts to recall Mason's mayor over handling of a data center proposal will continue after petitions rejected by county clerk

For weeks, audience members opposing data centers have interrupted Mason City Council proceedings with shouting, laughter and groans.

A few dozen data center opponents called on lawmakers to pause new project approvals during a rally in Lansing Tuesday evening.Many are concerned about data centers’ massive resource needs, and that Michiganders could be left to clean up if they become obsolete.

Calls for a statewide moratorium on data center developments in Michigan will reach the lawn of the state Capitol during a rally this week.

This week in Mid-Michigan, legislators plan to hold a rally calling for stronger regulations for data centers, while commissioners in Ingham County discuss an ordinance opposing a transmission line project that would cut through a park and Lansing's annual Pride event kicks off this weekend.

The bills would cap water usage, make data center projects pay up front for at least 20 years of power costs, and limit public officials’ ability to sign non-disclosure agreements for projects.

A notice on the city of Mason’s website says it may take up to 60 days to provide public records requested through the Freedom of Information Act due to an influx of requests related to data centers.