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- The Idaho Legislature advanced House Bill 895 to protect water resources for farmers amid rising data-center development.
- The Senate's Resources and Environment Committee recommended the bill, which requires new data centers built after July 1, 2026 to use closed-loop cooling systems that do not consume water.
- The Idaho House approved the bill 58-10, and if the Senate passes it, it will be sent to Governor Brad Little for final consideration.
