#data centers

The Current Discussion Over Data Centers in Burleigh and Morton Counties Reflects a Long-Standing Tension in the State Between Economic Growth and the Desire to Protect North Dakota's Way of Life and Natural Environment.

Challenger Vern Thompson Critiques State's Financial Support for Natural Gas Pipelines Benefiting Data Centers, While Incumbent Doug Goehring Defends Industrial Commission Actions and Calls Opposition 'Political Grandstanding.'

U.s. Sen. John Hoeven Supports Bipartisan Measure to Ensure High-Demand Commercial Data Facilities Cover Their Own Power Expenses, Shielding Local Utility Bills.

Majority Party Legislators in North Dakota Declined to Pass a Ban on Nondisclosure Agreements Between Data Center Companies and Local Officials, Allowing Accelerated Development Without Public Oversight.

Officials From Energy and Data Center Companies, Along with the Mayor of Ellendale, Detailed How These Facilities Are Expected to Increase Local Property Taxes and Population, Citing Ellendale’s Experience.

Governor Kelly Armstrong and Industry Leaders Voiced Strong Opposition to a Bipartisan Bill Aiming to Further Restrict Nondisclosure Agreements with Industrial Developers, Arguing Existing Laws Are Sufficient and New Measures Could Harm Economic Projects.