Data center moratorium in Arkansas’ most populous county didn’t pass, review finds

By: Tess Vrbin

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: May 28, 2026

Words: 696

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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A yearlong pause on new data centers in Arkansas’ most populous county won’t take effect after the county’s clerk said she miscounted the number of votes in favor of the moratorium.

Pulaski County Clerk Terri Hollingsworth said in a news release that the moratorium that went before the Quorum Court Tuesday night fell short of the 10 votes, or two thirds of the 15-member body, needed to pass.

Eight justices of the peace voted for …

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