Arkansas lawmaker, Little Rock neighborhood group talk data center concerns
News ClipThe Arkansas Democrat-Gazette·Little Rock, Pulaski County, AR·3/14/2026
An Arkansas state lawmaker expressed concerns about data center construction in the state, noting the need to account for public costs and residential concerns, even as recent laws have encouraged new tech infrastructure investment.
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Gov: Arkansas state Rep. Denise Ennett
Although recent laws encouraging new tech infrastructure in Arkansas could bring capital investment into the state, a state lawmaker said Saturday, data center construction must account more for public costs and residential concerns.