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Alaska’s poised to hand over nearly 30 square miles near Houston to AIDEA, a state agency eyeing it for industrial and energy development — including possible data centers — sparking legal and community pushback. Senators question the legality and vagueness of the plan, warning of potential energy and water strain on residents. AIDEA counters that no data center plans exist yet and the land’s idle status means lost revenue. Local governments have already rejected the transfer, signaling rising public resistance as debates intensify over who pays and what’s truly in Alaska’s best interest.

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https://alaskabeacon.com/2026/09/16/alaska-senators-question-legality-of-state-land-transfer-for-possible-mat-su-data-centers/

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