AI data centers are coming for federal land and roiling Nevada governor's race

What happened: AI data centers are a central issue in Nevada's competitive governor's race, in a state where 80% of the land is owned by the federal government. Key numbers: 80% of Nevada land is federally owned. Why it matters: The race has been dominated by the data center issue, making federal land use a defining topic in the campaign.

AI data centers are a central issue in Nevada's competitive governor's race, in a state where 80% of the land is owned by the federal government.

The race has been dominated by the data center issue, making federal land use a defining topic in the campaign.