Brenda Stumbo
Coverage of Brenda Stumbo in the Nexus archive.
- Democrats seek to end University of Michigan’s exemption from local zoning laws
Michigan House Democrats introduced legislation to require the University of Michigan to comply with local zoning laws and land use regulations, citing rising housing costs and concerns over the university's recent land acquisitions. The proposal aims to address opposition from residents and local officials to projects like the Los Alamos data center and the purchase of the former Concordia University campus.
- Michigan lawmakers, local officials and residents renew push for statewide data center moratorium
Michigan lawmakers, local officials, and residents are advocating for a statewide moratorium on data center development due to concerns about water and energy usage, lack of transparency, and the impact on farmland. Tax breaks for data centers introduced in 2025 have spurred development but drawn opposition, prompting legislative proposals to pause projects for regulatory review.