Consultants commissioned by Michigan business groups recommended that lawmakers shore up the state’s data center regulations to address public concerns about the facilities and to leverage greater economic benefits from them.

LANSING — Michigan should enshrine and strengthen data center regulations to ease residents’ concerns and do more to ensure that the facilities attract other investment and jobs, according to a report commissioned by business groups.

LANSING, Mich. (News 10) – Residents and lawmakers gathered at the Michigan Capitol Tuesday night for the “People Over Data Centers” rally, calling for greater transparency as data center proposals continue to surface across the state.

The rally, led by Republican lawmakers including Sen. Jim Runestad, comes as some lawmakers push for a one-year moratorium on future data center development while potential impacts are studied.

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Today at the state Capitol, the Michigan Chamber is hosting its annual Chamber Day. This event aims to connect local business leaders with state lawmakers.

Wendy Block, the Senior Vice President for business advocacy at the Michigan Chamber,  says that Michigan is at a crossroads right now – in deciding whether or not to seek investment in growth opportunities.