# Data Centers and Local Power | Birmingham News

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Podcast: [Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728)
Published: 2026-09-10T11:13:42+00:00
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Data centers are sparking a political firestorm as Democrats face accusations of making empty promises to win votes, while Alabama’s State Senator Arthur Orr pushes a bill to give counties more control over accepting these projects—highlighting the tension between local autonomy and economic development. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c51113b021681eda

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