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Business Buzz: The data center backlash, and how Lockheed Martin is expanding in Colorado
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Fusion42 · 26 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Local governments in Colorado are halting new data center developments due to environmental concerns, contrasting with Lockheed Martin's expansion in the Denver metro area fueled by local tax incentives and regulatory easing.
This Wire brief tracks Lockheed Martin, and It sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech.
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Lockheed Martin is benefiting from Colorado's relaxed local regulations and tax incentives, showing you where local policy can rapidly unlock new industrial growth. The pause on data centers signals tougher hurdles there, pushing builders to explore alternate markets or adjust plans immediately.
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