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Politicians Retreat on AI Amidst Signs of Rising Backlash

2028 Democratic contenders who backed data centers with tax breaks are suddenly retreating amid growing voter revolt over electricity costs and community impacts

https://www.axios.com/2026/02/22/democrats-2028-retreat-ai-data-centers

Evaluating the Jobs Impact

IBEW Local 648 says data centers could bring 800-1,200 construction jobs, but researchers warn facilities are capital-intensive while creating few permanent positions despite massive tax breaks

https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/data-centers-get-big-tax-breaks-do-they-cr…

Centers Seek Credit Ratings to Unlock Billions for AI Push

Data center landlords securing top credit ratings for asset-backed securities to unlock billions in financing, with Compass Datacenters achieving first-ever Aaa rating from Moody's

https://www.ft.com/content/e0d9d5f2-c09d-426e-af03-193b488b7b1e

The Early Contours of An Evolving Political Battle

Nearly half of Americans expect data centers to become a campaign issue within five years, with top concerns centered on electricity bill increases and blackout risks, new Politico poll finds

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/22/poll-data-centers-politics-00791786?_sp…

Local Celebrates Member Service Awards

IBEW Local 1439 honored Stephen Lindewirth for five years of service and Treasurer Ray Rose for 35 years during recent ceremony with President Chad Fletcher

https://labortribune.com/ibew-local-1439-celebrates-service-awards-2/

Shipyard Workers Blown Away by Locals' Kindness During Shutdown

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard IBEW Local 2071 members each received $1,000 from Second District locals during six-week government shutdown, rewarding those who rejoined after executive order ended dues deductions

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/new-england-shipyard-workers-blown-away-by-lo…

Clean Technology Training Trust Launches Podcast: Apprenticeships WORK! (EW)

The Clean Technology Training Trust has launched a new podcast, Apprenticeships WORK!, featuring 9th District International Vice President Dave Reaves discussing the history and value of IBEW joint apprenticeships and how they advance the interests of workers, employers, and communities alike. Available on all major podcast platforms.

https://ibew.org/clean-technology-training-trust-launches-podcast-apprenticeship…

Photo Contest Voting Ends: Results in March (EW)

Voting for the 2025 IBEW Photo Contest closed January 31. Winners, including a $1,000 first prize and $750 second prize, will be announced in the March 2026 issue of The Electrical Worker, available online March 1.

https://ibew.org/photo-contest-deadline-extended-to-nov-30/

QTS Seeks $2B Refinance for 3 Data Center Campuses

Blackstone owned QTS Data Centers is pursuing a $2 billion Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities refinancing deal covering three campuses in Atlanta, Chicago, and Northern Virginia, the latest in a series of major capital market moves fueled by surging AI driven demand for data center infrastructure.

https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/qts-data-centers-seeks-2-billion-cmbs…

Claims That AI Can Help Fix Climate Dismissed As Greenwashing

A new independent report analyzing 154 statements from major tech companies and the IEA found no verified examples of generative AI tools, including Google's Gemini and Microsoft's Copilot, delivering measurable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Researchers say companies are deliberately conflating energy-efficient traditional machine learning with the far more power-hungry generative AI to mislead the public about the technology's climate impact.

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/feb/17/tech-companies-traditional-ai…

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