Official vetoes proposed new regulations on data centers in Arkansas’ most populous county

By: Andrew DeMillo

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: September 28, 2026

Words: 467

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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Supporters of an effort to place new regulations on data centers in Arkansas’ most populous county are expected to seek an override after an official vetoed the proposal last week.

Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde on Friday vetoed the new rules for data centers approved by the quorum court earlier this month. The measure was written by Wendell Griffen, a former circuit and appeals court judge and current Democratic nominee …

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