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Coverage dated October 13, 2026

AI data centers are coming for federal land and roiling Nevada governor's race

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The data center issue has dominated the competitive governor's race in Nevada, where 80% of the land is owned by the federal government.

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  1. KOB 4

    AI data centers are coming for federal land. They’re roiling the Nevada governor’s race (opens KOB 4)

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    Voters across the country are worried about the effects artificial intelligence data centers are having on electricity bills, water and the environment. The data center issue has dominated the competitive governor’s race in Nevada, where 80% of the land is owned by the federal government.

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    AI data centers are coming for federal land. They are roiling the Nevada governor's race (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Voters across the country are worried about the effects artificial intelligence data centers are having on electricity bills, water and the environment

  3. PBS NewsHour

    AI data centers are coming for federal land and roiling Nevada governor's race (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    The data center issue has dominated the competitive governor's race in Nevada, where 80% of the land is owned by the federal government.

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