Gage County hearing set on data center moratorium

Gage County hearing set on data center moratorium

News ClipThe Beatrice Daily Sun·Beatrice, Gage County, NE·8/19/2026

The Gage County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a public hearing to discuss a proposed 18-month moratorium on data centers. The hearing will allow community members to express their support or opposition to the proposal. This local action coincides with the Governor appointing a statewide data center task force.

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The Gage County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a public hearing on September 2 at Beatrice High School regarding a proposed 18-month moratorium on data centers. The hearing, set for 4 p.m., will allow the public to voice their support or opposition to the development pause.

Separately, the state's Governor has appointed 17 members to a data center task force, signaling a broader governmental focus on data center development within Nebraska.