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At this week’s launch for a new Meta data center campus outside Lebanon, Indiana, Gov. Mike Braun said that data centers are “going to be important” for the state.
But increasingly, Hoosiers have become vocally opposed to the centers in their communities, especially relative to the use of water and energy resources.
The newest Meta project will be part of what’s known as the Limitless Exploration/Advanced Pace (LEAP) Research and Innovation District. It’s the 27th data center the company has built in the U.S., and Meta believes the campus will be online in late 2027 or early 2028.
In other news, state lawmakers have been busy as the short session begins drawing to a close. Social media and other protections are being considered, while BMV rules changes mean starting Thursday, Hoosiers will no longer have the option to change their gender on their Indiana credential.
Let us know about interesting things that are happening in your part of the state. As always, thanks for reading. |
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Free Press Indiana
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$10 million Meta data center underway |
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After months of discussion, officials broke ground this week on the new 1-gigawatt capacity Meta data center outside Lebanon.
Meta, which owns technologies like Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, will construct 13 total buildings spanning four million square feet on 1,500 acres. That includes 10 data center buildings, as well as facilities for logistics, warehousing and administrative support functions. Indiana Capital Chronicle explains. |
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Lawmakers act after teen's death |
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New social media rules and expanded Amber Alert criteria are being considered by state lawmakers following the death of a Fishers teenager who went missing Jan. 5. Hailey Buzbee was taken to Ohio, where she was killed. An Amber Alert was never issued. Read more from WISH-TV. |
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BMV bans gender marker change |
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The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles will no longer allow customers to change their gender on state-issued credentials, despite hearings with hours of testimony in opposition. WTHR has more. |
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