Cascade Township Slams Brakes On Microsoft Data Center Push Near Grand Rapids
Cascade Township approved a six‑month moratorium on data centers, halting potential Microsoft projects while officials study energy, water and zoning rules. Trustees appointed a subcommittee to draft new standards.
Minneapolis Council Advances Temporary Eviction Notice Extension
A City Council committee advanced a temporary extension of pre-eviction notice to 60 days after residents and mutual-aid organizers testified they'd raised millions to cover rent. The measure now heads to a full Council vote.
Lyon Township Slams Brakes On Mega Data Centers After Resident Backlash
Lyon Township has imposed a 180‑day pause on large data centers while planners and engineers review noise, water and power rules after residents packed meetings. The move puts a spotlight on Project Flex and a wider Michigan trend of moratoria.
Sterling Heights Locks In May Showdown Over Lakeside City Center Tax Plan
Sterling Heights scheduled a May 5, 2026 hearing to consider a transformational brownfield tax plan for the Lakeside City Center redevelopment. The plan would let developers use future tax revenue to help pay demolition and infrastructure costs.












