Little Rock mayor proposes stricter data center regulations

News Clip2:49THV11·Little Rock, Pulaski County, AR·5/20/2026

Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. has proposed stricter regulations for data centers within the city. The mayor acknowledges that the city lacks the power to ban data centers outright, but he believes his proposal can help effectively regulate their development and operation.

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Gov: Little Rock Mayor's Office, City of Little Rock
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. said the city doesn't have the power to ban data centers, but he feels that his recent proposal can help regulate them. https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/little-rock-mayor-propose-stricter-data-center-regulations/91-30453777-c37e-405b-970e-a156dd80177a