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Tech Controversy in Shelbyville

Updated 2026-06-06 15:15 UTC 1 source Negative

The mayor of Shelbyville, Indiana, sparked controversy by suggesting that only people living in 'shitty houses' oppose a proposed $2 billion data center. The issue has become a political flashpoint for the city.

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The Verge
Benn Jordan may have initially gained notoriety for his music as Flashbulb and later, reviewing synths and effects pedals on YouTube under Benn and Gear. But about five years ago, Benn decided to take his YouTube channel in a different direction. He didn't stop covering music gear overnight, but as
2026-06-06 15:00 UTC
The Verge
A proposed $2 billion data center has become a political flashpoint in the small city of Shelbyville, Indiana. And the controversy has only grown more intense after the mayor, Scott Furgeson, was caught on camera saying of the "No Data Center" signs going up that, "I've seen a lot of these all over
2026-06-06 15:05 UTC
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