Maine Governor Mills vetoed a data-centre moratorium bill that would have frozen new data centres until October 2027

Governor Mills' veto of the data-centre moratorium in Maine prevents the state from becoming the first in the U.S. to impose such a freeze until October 2027. This decision may encourage continued investment in data infrastructure, potentially benefiting tech-related equities and influencing local real estate dynamics, as concerns about resource consumption and environmental impact remain focal points in regulatory discussions.