Data centers, widely opposed, might not be long for this world

Data centers, widely opposed, might not be long for this world

Imaginima/Getty ImagesRecord-setting economic development projects aren’t what they used to be. New auto assembly plants create thousands of new jobs and generally receive an enthusiastic welcome in Michigan, which prizes high-paying, blue-collar jobs. Economists say one assembly plant job leads to the creation of about four spin-off jobs, spreading wealth throughout the region where that plant is located. Automakers have typically been among th…