Little Rock city board to consider new six-month moratorium on data centers next week

The Little Rock Board of Directors is expected to consider a six-month moratorium on permits and approvals for large-scale data centers at its meeting next week. Mayor Frank Scott Jr. disclosed the proposal following the board's Tuesday agenda meeting.

The proposed pause would temporarily halt the city's consideration of new large-scale data center developments while the board evaluates the issue. The article does not identify a specific data center company or project affected by the proposal.