Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Stand Against Proposed AI Data Center in Pocatello
News ClipLocal News 8·Pocatello, Bannock County, ID·7/9/2026
The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes have reaffirmed their opposition to a proposed AI data center by Lex Developments in Pocatello, Idaho. The Tribes support the original decision by the Hearing Examiner to deny a conditional use permit for the project. An appellate hearing for the project is scheduled to take place soon.
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As many in Pocatello await the appellate hearing for the proposed AI data center by Lex Developments coming up in a few weeks, the Tribes at Fort Hall have actively stated their opposition for approving the project. On July 7, the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes made an official statement reaffirming their stance against the proposal, stating they agree with the Hearing Examiner's original decision to deny Lex Developments a conditional use permit (CUP).