Temporarily banning data centers draws interest from some state, local officials

Temporarily banning data centers draws interest from some state, local officials

News ClipLincoln County Journal·Lincoln, Lincoln County, MO·3/13/2026

Local officials in Lincoln County, Missouri are considering a temporary ban on new data center construction in the area. The report mentions that some state and local governments are exploring similar moratoriums on data centers due to concerns over electricity grid strain and water usage.

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Gov: Lincoln County Board of Supervisors, Virginia DEQ
By Madyson Fitzgerald