The survey from Public First and ITIF found that 46% oppose data centers in their communities, compared to 26% who support, far behind other projects.
Chris Teale is the Managing Editor at Route Fifty, where he focuses on state and local government technology. His reporting spans a variety of themes including tech policy, artificial intelligence, and education technology, with a keen interest in the intersection of government and politics. Chris has been featured in prominent publications such as ICMA, GCN, Nextgov, and Defense One.