Oregon governor blocks data center development, stops land sale

Democratic lawmakers propose three-year moratorium on new large data centers in Oregon - The Daily Chronicle

Four Oregon Democratic lawmakers, and two hopefuls, are calling for a three-year moratorium on new data centers in the state in response to growing public concern over energy and water demand, farmland loss, tax fairness and community benefits, and a general lack of transparency from the industry. State Sens. Jeff Golden, D-Ashland, and Courtney Neron Misslin, D-Wilsonville, and state Reps. Lesly Muñoz, D-Woodburn, and Farrah Chaichi, D-Beaverto…

Democratic lawmakers propose three-year moratorium on new large data centers in Oregon

Oregon would join 15 other states that have proposed data center pauses in the last year.

As Oregon cities buck data centers, a committee is set to propose statewide regulations

The Data Center Advisory Committee will meet Tuesday to begin crafting recommendations.

Oregon governor blocks data center development, stops land sale

Governor Tina Kotek stops land sale in Salem to Verrus

Oregon Opens Applications For Regional Infrastructure Fund

Acquired Through MGN online.SALEM, OR – Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announced Monday that the application portal is open for the state’s Regional Infrastructure Fund, following a $10 million investment approved during the 2026 legislative session. The funding will help Oregon’s small communities and federally recognized tribes plan for and build infrastructure projects, including water systems, roads and development sites. “Infrastructure is wher…