Alabama Senator Proposes Legislation to Give Local Governments More Control Over Data Centers
Alabama State Senator Arthur Orr has announced plans to introduce legislation that would give local governments more control over where data centers and crypto mining facilities are located in their communities.
Orr made his comments on a recent episode of 'The Dale Jackson Show', referencing the controversy surrounding a planned crypto mining facility near Somerville, Alabama.
The senator expressed concern for the residents living near the proposed 15-acre site, stating that there is a 'real fear of the unknown' and that locals should have more input in such decisions.
Orr believes that local governments need parameters and guardrails to ensure that these facilities are not detrimental to their communities, but also acknowledges the economic benefits they can bring.