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Maine Governor Vetoes Historic Statewide Data Center Moratorium Until 2027
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Published on 26 April 2026
It would have paused new data centers
Maine’s governor has vetoed L.D. 307, a bill that would have imposed what would’ve been the US’s first statewide moratorium on new data centers. The proposal aimed to halt new projects until November 1, 2027, but the veto keeps the state’s path for expansion unchanged, shifting the debate to next steps.
- L.D. 307 proposed a first-of-its-kind statewide pause
- Moratorium would have lasted until November 1, 2027
- Governor vetoes the bill, stopping the temporary halt
- Future data center policy now moves to new legislation
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