Alabama town left powerless against massive new Bitcoin mining data center after developer finds loophole in state zoning laws

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Aug 19, 2026, 6:25 pm120 ptsTrending
Morgan County's 12-month moratorium has no enforcement power thanks to Dillon’s Rule limiting its ability to act against a proposed 50 MW Bitcoin mine by VoltCore The town of Somerville never adopted zoning, and the site sits outside the town limits, leaving its 18-month moratorium equally unenforceable The…

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