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Idaho city denies $2.6 billion data center project, but developer vows to appeal.

Local government resistance to hyperscaler investment adds uncertainty; appeal signals infrastructure pressure will force jurisdictional disputes.
Trade pressSlicast · July 21, 2026 · US · Source: Google News
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Idaho city denies $2.6 billion data center project, but developer vows to appeal.

Local government resistance to hyperscaler investment adds uncertainty; appeal signals infrastructure pressure will force jurisdictional disputes.

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