Ohio data center legislation and local control bills

New state bill requires voter approval within 5 miles for large data centers, imposes pollution rules, and bans tax breaks. Directly impacts Warren County's ongoing data center debates—Clearcreek moratorium, Oppidan edge sites, public opposition. A separate Supreme Court ruling on emergency measures could also affect local fights. Additionally, a new Ohio bill would lower the signature threshold for residents to challenge local ordinances and development decisions (20% vs 35%), empowering local fights against projects like data centers. New: Warren County cancels August 18 data center meeting after Rushmark withdraws applications for Rockland Road project; county cites transparency but signals potential retreat.