North Dakota lawmaker eyes data center transparency, temporary moratorium for special session

By: Jacob Orledge

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: August 11, 2026

Words: 742

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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A Democratic lawmaker in North Dakota is calling for the Legislature to address data centers while legislators are gathered for a special session next month.

But a top legislative leader is skeptical that a three-day special session, focused on regulating kratom, is the right time to debate data centers.

Sen. Tim Mathern of Fargo plans to propose a bill draft that would prohibit public officials from signing non-disclosure agreements with data center developers. He also …

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