Marcus Thornton

Magic: The Gathering Arena Developers to Form Union with CWA

Developers at Hasbro subsidiary Wizards of the Coast are set to join the Communications Workers of America (CWA) in a unionization effort, citing concerns over layoffs, remote work, AI guardrails, and workplace transparency. The CWA has secured a ‘supermajority’ among workers in favor of unionization, with a formal election pending unless Hasbro voluntarily recognizes the union by May 1st.

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Maine Governor Vetoes Bill Temporarily Banning Large Data Centers, Impacting State’s Tech Industry

Governor Janet Mills’ veto of a bill halting large data center construction in Maine until 2027 has significant implications for the state’s tech sector. The decision affects energy consumption, permitting processes, and the creation of a data center coordination council, amidst a national trend of states exploring similar legislation to regulate data center development.

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