New York offers Democrats a roadmap for data center fight

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul imposed a first-in-the-nation statewide data center moratorium via executive order, bypassing a bill from State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez. Hochul's staff said the legislation raised complex policy questions needing further negotiation. Gonzalez supports the approach and expects talks on clearer public hearing guidelines. The move offers a playbook for Democrats facing voter protests over data center expansion.