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Fusion42 · 14 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
A Massachusetts ballot initiative proposed for the November 2028 election would impose strict local voter approval and utility impact requirements on new data center permits, mirroring growing regulatory scrutiny seen in Ohio and other states.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Deep Tech: Telecom & Connectivity.
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Massachusetts is moving to give voters direct control over data center approvals, making your approach to relying on local permits more complex and politicised. You need to engage local communities and rethink risk models for utility and environmental impact to stay competitive.
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