LaGrange County lawmakers approve One-year data center moratorium
By:
ABC57 News Staff
Posted: Jul 20, 2026 7:46 PM EDT
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LAGRANGE COUNTY, Ind. -- LaGrange County lawmakers are receiving more backlash against turning Michiana into the new Silicon Prairie, after approving a moratorium on artificial intelligence data centers.
The LaGrange County Commissioners voted in favor of a one-year moratorium on data center developments.
This will allow them to study the impacts and enact proper regulations to limit the often-massive projects.
ahead of the vote, Commissioners acknowledged the concerns from the community.
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