Baltimore County Council unanimously extends data center moratorium for another year

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The Baltimore County Council unanimously voted to extend a moratorium on data centers for an additional year. This decision allows the county more time to study the potential impacts of the rapidly growing data center industry before allowing further development.

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Baltimore County leaders voted unanimously to extend a moratorium on data centers for another year, pressing pause as the county studies the potential impacts of the fast-growing industry. The vote took place at the County Council chambers on Sept. 22, where council members agreed to continue the freeze. “This is a rapidly evolving industry,” council members said as they moved to extend the moratorium. STORY: https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/baltimore-county-council-unanimously-data-center-moratorium-extension-maryland _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FOXBaltimore/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FOXBaltimore YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-H-L8u8PzzgdAzBLrqU6PQ/?sub_confirmation=1 Daily News Digest: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxLnRTTQfTjGrLqJJqi6qgKfY_LR70Q7y For more information, visit https://foxbaltimore.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: news@foxbaltimore.com Call the Newsroom: 410.467.5595 WBFF is a Maryland-based station and a FOX Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. #news #trending #breakingnews #Baltimore #Maryland #fyp #foryou #recommended #suggested #watch