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‘The people are fed up’: Md. governor signs executive order targeting data centers
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order targeting data centers in the state, though he stopped short of anything that resembled a moratorium.
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ANNAPOLIS, MD – AUGUST 05: Maryland Governor Wes Moore speaks during a press conference at the Maryland State House on August 05, 2025 in Annapolis, Maryland. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has signed an executive order creating strict guardrails for transparent and accountable data center development and announced plans to work with the General Assembly to repeal the state’s 2020 Data Center Sales and Use Tax Exemption.
Moore said Wednesday that he would "immediately" begin working with the state’s General Assembly to repeal a tax exemption for data centers passed in 2020.
“By signing this executive order, we are establishing clear safeguards to ensure Marylanders do not foot the bill, our people benefit, community voices are heard, and our environment is protected — all while centering transparency and accountability throughout the process,” said Gov. Moore.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order targeting data centers in the state, though he stopped short of anything that resembled a moratorium.
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