Arkansas' Largest City Approves New Data Center Ordinance

Arkansas' largest city approves new data center ordinance

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.

Arkansas’ largest city approves new data center ordinance

Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. listens to a speaker during a June 3, 2026 Board of Directors meeting, where directors approved a data center regulation ordinance. (Photo by Ainsley Platt/Arkansas Advocate)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, utili…

Little Rock passes modest data center regulations, but the burgeoning anti-data center movement is still raring for a fight

Regulations have passed the Little Rock City Board, but activists are not satisfied with the city’s response to the data center rush.

Little Rock approves new data center rules, rejecting calls for a moratorium

Little Rock approves new data center rules, rejecting calls for a moratorium Diana Ionescu Thu, 06/04/2026 - 06:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption Little Rock, Arkansas. After a contentious meeting filled with concerned residents, the Little Rock board of directors, the city's legislative body, voted to approve an ordinance that regulates data centers in the city, reports Ainsley Platt for the Arkansas Advocate. "The nearly five-hour meeti…