Prince George's County Council enacts two-year moratorium on new data center development

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Prince George's County Council approved a two-year moratorium on new data center development. This halts the approval of new data center applications. The council's decision aims to allow time for officials to determine appropriate regulations for these facilities. The vote followed public input and council discussion. This action mirrors similar restrictions recently enacted in Montgomery, Frederick, and Washington counties in Maryland.


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