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Workers, Speaker Criticize Plan to Axe Data Center Tax Exemption

Virginia workers and House Speaker Don Scott oppose legislative effort to eliminate data center sales tax exemptions as state budget negotiations advance

https://virginiamercury.com/2026/02/27/workers-speaker-scott-criticize-plan-to-a…

IBEW Offers to Fix Skyline Icon At No Cost

IBEW Local 124 offered $600K+ sponsorship to restore iconic Western Auto sign with LEDs and lifetime maintenance, but HOA rejected proposal citing other bids without sponsorship requirements

https://www.kctv5.com/2026/02/27/kansas-city-electrical-union-says-it-offered-re…

Why We Don't Put More Power Lines Underground

Analysis of why utilities resist burying power lines despite reduced outages from blizzards and hurricanes, examining cost and technical challenges

https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/02/26/underground-power-lines-outages-electricity…

$26.5B Secured for Grid Upgrades

Alabama Power secures portion of $26.5 billion federal loan program designated for electrical grid infrastructure modernization and upgrades

https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/alabama-power-secures-part-of-265-billion-loan-f…

AI Boom Faces Electric Shock

US artificial intelligence expansion confronts major electricity supply constraints as power demand from data centers strains grid capacity

https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/us-ai-boom-faces-electric-shock-2026…

Biz Mgr Sapienza : A Needed Win for Both Electrical Workers and Ratepayers

Maine IBEW business manager argues recent policy changes benefit both electrical workers and electricity ratepayers across the state

https://www.pressherald.com/2026/02/24/a-win-for-both-electrical-workers-and-rat…

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…

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