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In Michigan, secrecy leaves small towns to take heat for data centers
A data center project promoted by a dark money campaign has fueled division, sparked recall efforts and left local officials dealing with threats — without ever being officially proposed.
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What happenedA data center project promoted by a dark money campaign has fueled division, sparked recall efforts and left local officials dealing with threats — without ever being officially proposed.
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Left / center-leftIn Michigan, secrecy leaves small towns to take heat for data centers
The Oregonian (OregonLive) · Center-left · News report
CenterIn Michigan, secrecy leaves small towns to take heat for data centers
The Grand Rapids Press (MLive) · Center · News report
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In Michigan, secrecy leaves small towns to take heat for data centers
A data center project promoted by a dark money campaign has fueled division, sparked recall efforts and left local officials dealing with threats — without ever being officially proposed.
In Michigan, secrecy leaves small towns to take heat for data centers
A data center project promoted by a dark money campaign has fueled division, sparked recall efforts and left local officials dealing with threats — without ever being officially proposed.
