Howard County Council approves pause on new data centers

Howard County Council approves pause on new data centers

News ClipBaltimore Sun·Howard County, MD·6/2/2026

The Howard County Council unanimously approved a temporary ban on new data centers during its Monday legislative session. This decision effectively pauses new data center development in the county.

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Howard County Council unanimously approved a temporary ban on data centers at the Monday legislative session.