New data centers in Maryland to get additional scrutiny under governor’s order

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,

By: Christine Condon

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: September 23, 2026

Words: 1,011

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

Body Text Preview

Maryland Democratic Gov. Wes Moore is commissioning a state task force to examine new data center proposals and advise local jurisdictions considering the projects.

The final decision on data center projects still rests with local governments, Moore said during a news conference Wednesday morning in Annapolis.

“Our administration will always stand with the people, and the state will not go around a local community’s ‘no,’” Moore said.

Moore said he also plans to advocate for …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us