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Vermont’s governor just vetoed one of the nation’s strongest data center regulations — a bill that passed both chambers with bipartisan backing — but lawmakers are undeterred. The legislation, H.727, was tougher than its original draft, mandating that utilities shield ratepayers from data center costs and requiring massive on-site renewable energy use. Governor Scott claimed it imposed unnecessary burdens, but the bill targeted only AI data centers — not other businesses — and filled critical regulatory gaps left by existing laws. With 52 Republicans joining to override the veto, the bill died — leaving Vermonters exposed to rising energy costs and pollution, and setting the stage for an ongoing battle over tech industry accountability.

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