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Kotek Pauses Oregon Data Center Permits

Kotek Pauses Oregon Data Center Permits

Governor's directive halts air and water discharge permitting for new or expanded data centers until July 1, 2027, drawing local emergency response.

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Governor Kotek Bans Data Centers on State Land

The September 2026 executive order stops new data center development on state-owned property across Oregon.


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Oregon Investigates AI Clip Targeting Nafisa Fai

State officials are reviewing whether a doctored video of candidate Nafisa Fai violates political disclosure laws.

Oregon Investigates AI Clip Targeting Nafisa Fai