From The Banner · Adam Willis,Brenda Wintrode · · 1m
Moore's data center plan avoids pause
Maryland's governor outlines data center rules without statewide ban.
In brief
Maryland's governor outlines data center rules without statewide ban. Gov. Wes Moore proposed data center standards but refused statewide pause, letting local governments manage decisions. Originally reported by The Banner.
Moore's data center plan
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore proposed data center rules without statewide pause.
“The state will not go around a local community’s ‘no’”
Policy details
New standards for data centers include environmental impact checks and community benefits.
Local control
Most Maryland counties paused data centers, but Moore let local leaders decide.
Tax exemption
Moore pledged to repeal $22 million tax break for data centers.
Environmental groups
Chesapeake Bay Foundation called rules a step forward, climate advocates wanted pause.
National trend
Other governors paused or tightened data center rules across the country.
Opposition
Moore's rivals called the plan too weak for data center bans.
Trump connection
Moore said Trump gave Big Tech free rein to write their own rules.
What next
Local governments will manage data center decisions without statewide pause.
The short version
Gov. Wes Moore proposed data center standards but refused statewide pause, letting local governments manage decisions.
