Arkansas lawmaker forms trade association focused on AI, data center policy
News Clip2:31KATVchannel7·Little Rock, Pulaski County, AR·6/26/2026
An Arkansas lawmaker is forming a trade association focused on AI and data center policy within the state. The initiative aims to address the potential economic benefits of data centers while also considering concerns from ratepayers and environmental impacts. This signals upcoming legislative discussions on how data centers will be regulated in Arkansas.
governmentelectricityenvironmental
Gov: Arkansas State Legislature
Depending on your perspective, data centers have the potential to be some of the biggest economic development opportunities Arkansas has ever seen or a disaster for ratepayers and the environment.
Follow KATV on social media:
Subscribe to KATV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDwapMWqoitI9Wv6nA7AYw
-----------------------------------------
Stay up to date with our social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KATVChannel7
X: https://twitter.com/KATVNews
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katvnews/
KATV is Arkansas' #1 source for news and weather. Providing local coverage in Little Rock and Central Arkansas. #ARnews #ARpx #politics #ARwx #7OnYourSide