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St. Joseph County · St. Joseph County
St. Joseph County Council starts hyperscale-ban process
What changed
The St. Joseph County Council voted to begin a process aimed at prohibiting additional hyperscale data-center development. The action is a legislative step and should not yet be described as a final countywide ban.
Changed Sep 22, 2026 92% confidence 1 public source
Why it matters
The vote is a material siting signal in a county with active hyperscale investment and infrastructure commitments.
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