New data centers in Maryland to get additional scrutiny under governor’s order
Governor Wes Moore is establishing a state task force to review Maryland data center proposals for compliance with state standards. The task force will advise local jurisdictions on these projects. Moore clarified that final approval authority remains with local governments.
Gov. Wes Moore is creating a state task force to examine new data center proposals and advise local jurisdictions considering the project whether they meet state standards, but he insisted that final say on data center projects will still rests with local governments,
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