All data center permits and applications in Prince George’s County are on pause because of an executive order amid public outcry. It comes as the County Council adopted a resolution to halt all reviews and approvals of future data center projects.

Residents rallied, signed a petition and went to community meetings to voice their opposition to bringing the technology facilities to the county.

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County Executive Aisha Braveboy signed the executive order Monday night, and Councilwoman Wala Blegay introduced the resolution on Tuesday.

“If we’re going to move forward, we have to set standards and we have to make sure that it’s well thought-out, and at this point, we’re not at the point of where it’s well thought-out; we haven

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