Emergency legislation would pause building of data centers in Harford County for 90 days

Emergency legislation would pause building of data centers in Harford County for 90 days

News ClipWBAL News Radio·Harford County, MD·4/22/2026

Emergency legislation has been proposed in Harford County, Maryland, that would enact a 90-day pause on data center construction. There is reportedly universal and bipartisan agreement among local lawmakers and residents that data centers are not welcome in the county.

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There appears to be universal and bipartisan agreement among lawmakers and residents that data centers are not welcome in Harford County.