Arkansas’ largest city approves new data center ordinance

By: Ainsley Platt

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: June 3, 2026

Words: 776

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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Little Rock’s legislative body unanimously approved data center regulations Tuesday night during an hourslong meeting that included much criticism of a proposed $1 billion project backed by Google.

Concerns about environmental impacts, utility costs and a lack of transparency have sparked pushback against data center projects across the country, including in Arkansas, where five such projects are in various stages of development.

The Little Rock Board of Directors approved changes to the …

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