data centers

Washtenaw County state legislators Morgan Foreman, Jimmie Wilson Jr, and Jason Morgan want to rein in the University of Michigan regarding land purchases. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The fight over the proposed U-M/Los Alamos computing center in Ypsilanti Township is continuing. The latest involves an argument including county commissioners and township officials on Facebook. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan lawmakers are pushing bipartisan bills to pause new data center projects. But as Colin Jackson reports, they’re not likely to get anywhere.

Michigan Senate Democrats released their proposal for new data center regulations Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

Ann Arbor SPARK’s annual report shows that Ann Arbor’s future could be driven by businesses utilizing artificial intelligence technologies. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Washtenaw County needs to ensure it has the workforce that keeps up with the ongoing changes to the economy. That was one of the messages brought forth this week at a panel discussion sponsored by the Washtenaw Economic Club. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A large crowd of dignitaries, including Governor Gretchen Whitmer, were on hand this afternoon for a celebration of the Saline Township data center. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Pittsfield Township is seeking community input regarding its proposed ordinance on data centers and other high resource demand facilities. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The August primary ballot for Washtenaw County races is set. It’s filled with millage renewals, city council races and a vote on a data center. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Large-scale data centers are increasing in number. They can use a lot of land, water and energy. In the meantime, wind and solar farms are part of the renewable energy future. Where to put them, and how to responsibly deal with land use issues, is difficult. These decisions can have a particular impact on our rural communities and the people who live there. Are we prepared for that future? WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters CEO and President, Lisa Wozniak, wanted to know about potential benefits and consequences. They talked it over with Dr. Sarah Mills, the Director of the University of Michigan Graham Sustainability Institute's Center for EmPowering Communities.