Monterey Park, California, became the first city in the United States where residents directly voted to permanently ban data centers, with early results Tuesday showing overwhelming support for the prohibition. The ballot initiative marks a new approach to regulating data center development, as previous bans have been implemented through city councils and county governments rather than direct voter action.

While many cities and counties across the nation have passed temporary or indefinite moratoriums on data center construction through local government action, Monterey Park's ballot measure represents the first time residents have directly decided the issue through a voting process. The results indicate strong community opposition to data center development in the city.

Meanwhile, Colorado Governor Jared Polis vetoed legislation Tuesday that would have banned companies from using surveillance pricing to set workers' wages and consumer goods prices. The proposed measure would have been the most comprehensive state law addressing algorithmic pricing practices in the nation.

The Colorado bill was more expansive than existing legislation elsewhere. Maryland became the first state to approve a law banning surveillance pricing in grocery stores in April, but Colorado's proposed measure covered a broader range of applications including wage-setting practices.

Consumer advocacy groups criticized Polis, a Democrat, for his decision to block the legislation. The veto prevents Colorado from implementing what supporters described as strong protections against algorithmic pricing systems that monitor consumer behavior and market conditions to adjust prices and wages.