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Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 3:43 AM

Growth of data centers, AI prompt reconsideration by state leaders

Just about every week, I drive by a massive construction project on the north side of Lincoln, next to Interstate 80.

Construction cranes soar high into the air; bulky soil scrapers remove hills and build new ones; a steady stream of construction vehicles scurry to and fro.

It is the site for a $600-million data center for Google.

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