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In Michigan, secrecy leaves small towns to take heat for data centers

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A data center project promoted by a dark money campaign has fueled division, sparked recall efforts and left local officials dealing with threats — without ever being officially proposed.

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    A data center project promoted by a dark money campaign has fueled division, sparked recall efforts and left local officials dealing with threats — without ever being officially proposed.

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