Lawmakers tackle data centers, healthcare at Morgan County forum
Legislators in Morgan County, Alabama, including Senator Arthur Orr and Representatives Terri Collins and Parker Moore, held a forum to discuss topics for the 2026 legislative session. Key among these was the impact of data centers and existing regulations, specifically a rule requiring facilities using over 150 megawatts to go through the Public Service Commission. They plan to further address data center regulations in the next session.
Legislators convened a forum in Morgan County, Alabama, to outline potential topics for the upcoming 2026 legislative session in Montgomery. State Senator Arthur Orr and State Representatives Terri Collins and Parker Moore led discussions covering a range of issues including business growth, quality of life, and the future of Alabama.
A prominent topic was data centers and their impact on various communities. Lawmakers noted that leaders are closely monitoring this issue at the capital. They referenced a rule established in a previous 2026 session, requiring any facility using over 150 megawatts to go through the Public Service Commission in Montgomery. The legislators indicated a need to delve deeper into these regulations during the next legislative session. Other topics discussed included rural healthcare and education.