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  "description": "States are pushing developers to engage communities, improve facility design, and take on infrastructure costs.",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-04-21T21:46:00.000Z",
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  "textContent": "WASHINGTON, April 21, 2026 – States are changing how they manage data center growth, pushing developers to engage communities, improve facility design, and take on infrastructure costs, officials said Tuesday at Data Center World.\n\n“It’s a great opportunity if communities can buy in,” said **Buddy Rizer** , executive director of Loudoun County economic development. Officials stressed early local engagement is critical.\n\nCommunities must involve elected officials and stakeholders from the start, Rizer said. “If you don’t have a coalition early on, you are doomed from the start,” he said.\n\nLearn more about the Broadband Community...\n\n\n                            Start Your Broadband Journey Here\n                        \n\n### This post is for subscribers only\n\nBecome a member to get access to all content\n\nSubscribe now",
  "title": "Officials Shift Data Center Strategy to Win Community Support",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-21T09:50:29.533Z"
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