ND lawmaker proposes data center moratorium and ban on NDAs - The Flag
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North Dakota State Senator Tim Mathern is proposing new legislation that would implement a moratorium on data center construction across the state. The proposed bill also includes restrictions on government entities entering into Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs). This initiative aims to pause development and increase transparency regarding data center projects.
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Gov: North Dakota State Senator Tim Mathern
North Dakota State Senator Tim Mathern on The Flag’s What’s On Your Mind FARGO, N.D. — State Sen. Tim Mathern, D-Fargo, is proposing new legislation to pause data center construction in North Dakota and restrict government entities