First reading of data center moratorium passes through City Council

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  Proposed ordinance that could pause Memphis data center development moves forward

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• Aug 18
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  Memphis City Council committee advances data center moratorium proposal

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  MORATORIUM·Shelby Co., TN

  Memphis council passes temporary data center moratorium on first reading

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• Aug 18
  MORATORIUM·Shelby Co., TN

  Data center moratorium moves forward in Memphis City Council

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