Vanna Howard

Massachusetts State Senator from Lowell

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Office: Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives

Born: Cambodia

Party: Democratic Party

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Massachusetts requires local approval for new data centers

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Champion of data center guardrails in the Senate

Massachusetts towns hold veto power over new data centers. Gov. Maura Healey's Sept. 8 order requires projects over 25 megawatts to win community approval and meet a 100% clean-electricity standard before state permitting.

Updated Sep 10