April 24, 2026

Maine Governor Vetoes Datacenter Moratorium Bill

Maine Governor Janet Mills vetoed a bill that would have imposed an 18-month moratorium on large datacenters, marking a significant legislative moment.
The veto was driven by the need for a datacenter project in Jay, expected to create over 800 construction jobs and 100 permanent positions after a local paper mill closure.
Mills emphasized the importance of planning for the impacts of datacenters as AI use increases, despite rising opposition to their environmental effects.