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Memphis City Council to vote on data center project pause

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A debate over data centers is heating up across the country and in Memphis, city council members are taking a major step on Tuesday. The council is expected to vote on a one-year pause on new data center projects, while also considering new rules for their energy and water use.

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    City Council member says data center moratorium will not benefit Memphis (opens WREG Memphis)

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    MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A moratorium vote on data centers is expected Tuesday, as a Memphis City Council member said the moratorium will not benefit the city. Councilmember Jeff Warren said on WREG's News 3 at 3 that the three potential resolutions up for a vote tomorrow may be combined.

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    Memphis City Council to vote on data center project pause (opens WREG Memphis)

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    MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A debate over data centers is heating up across the country and in Memphis, city council members are taking a major step on Tuesday. The council is expected to vote on a one-year pause on new data center projects, while also considering new rules for their energy and water use.

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