Will Maine Governor Janet Mills Sign Nation's First AI Data Center Ban Into Law?

Will Maine Governor Janet Mills Sign Nation's First AI Data Center Ban Into Law?

Will Maine Governor Janet Mills Sign Nation's First AI Data Center Ban Into Law? Price data byDecryptNewsLaw and OrderWill Maine Governor Janet Mills Sign Nation's First AI Data Center Ban Into Law?Maine's moratorium on AI data centers would last for over a year. Will the governor, embroiled in a tough Senate primary, sign it into law?By Sander LutzEdited by Andrew HaywardApr 15, 2026Apr 15, 20263 min readImage: DecryptCreate an account to save your articles.Add on GoogleAdd Decrypt as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.In brief Janet Mills must decide whether to sign or veto a first-in-the-nation ban on large AI data centers. The moratorium, passed by Maine lawmakers, would pause new projects for over a year. The decision comes as Mills faces a competitive Senate primary, adding political pressure to the outcome. Maine Governor Janet Mills, who is currently locke

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