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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul explains why she signed first statewide moratorium on data centers
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Allan Smith | NBC News , NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· July 23, 2026
· 6 min read
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she felt the need to sign the country’s first statewide moratorium on data center development because tech giants “are flooding the zone” with construction efforts faster than states and localities can keep up. In an interview with NBC News’ “Here’s the Scoop,” Hoc...
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Key takeaway Kathy Hochul said she felt the need to sign the country’s first statewide moratorium on data center development because tech giants “are flooding the zone” with construction efforts faster than states and localities can keep up.
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Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she felt the need to sign the country’s first statewide moratorium on data center development because tech giants “are flooding the zone” with construction efforts faster than states and localities can keep up. In an interview with NBC News’ “Here’s the Scoop,” Hoc...
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