Mayes calls for Arizona data center pause amid energy costs, water concerns

Name: Mayes calls for Arizona data center pause amid energy costs, water concerns
Uploaded: 2026-09-01T01:34:20.000Z
Duration: 35 s
Description: Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is advocating for an immediate, statewide moratorium on all new data center developments. This call comes amid growing concerns over escalating energy costs and diminishing water resources in the state.

News Clip0:35News 4 Tucson KVOA-TV·AZ·9/1/2026

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is advocating for an immediate, statewide moratorium on all new data center developments. This call comes amid growing concerns over escalating energy costs and diminishing water resources in the state.

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Gov: Arizona Attorney General's Office

Attorney General Kris Mayes is pushing for an immediate halt to all new data center developments across the state, citing mounting concerns over skyrocketing energy costs and dwindling water resources.