5 Things To Know: Oklahoma County Jail inmate death, tribal data center moratorium
Cheyenne and Arapaho tribal citizens in Oklahoma approved a three-year moratorium banning data center construction on tribal lands. The moratorium, which runs through October 2029, reflects concerns about water use, environmental impacts, transparency and economic effects, despite Governor Reggie Wassana’s continued support for development.
Cheyenne and Arapaho tribal citizens approved a three-year moratorium prohibiting data center construction on tribal lands in Oklahoma. The ban runs through October 2029 and was adopted amid concerns about water consumption, environmental impacts, economic consequences and a lack of transparency.
Tribal Governor Reggie Wassana has said he continues to support data center development. The moratorium was one of five stories featured by News 9 in its roundup of top Oklahoma news.