TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - In front of a heated crowd Wednesday evening, the Marana Planning Committee voted “yes” to move forward with a proposed data center in Marana.

The Marana Chamber of Commerce and TRICO Electric spoke in favor of the plan while dozens of residents said they did not support it.

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Even ahead of Wednesday’s meeting, when Marana residents learned more about a proposed data center from Beale infrastructure, the proposal drew mixed reactions.

Some business owners said they are excited about the prospect of generating more jobs and opportunities for Marana, but for some with loved ones buried at the neighbo

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