Poll: North Dakotans want state data center regulations

North Dakotans want oversight from the state government to regulate data centers, but are split about whether state officials can tackle local zoning concerns effectively, a new North Dakota Poll has found. Asked whether they’d like to see state officials get more involved in deciding where data centers can be built, 57% say they support such moves, while 29% oppose and 14% are undecided, according to poll data. While the desire is there for state intervention, public trust is split on whether the state could actually handle the task, the poll, commissioned by the North Dakota News Cooperative, found. Poll: North Dakotans worry data centers will strain power, water Asked about the state’s ability to regulate data center expansion, 38% say it could do so effectively, while 36% say it could not. Another 26% aren’t sure. State Sen. David Hogue, majority leader in the Senate, will have to weigh in on bills related to data centers in the upcoming legislative session starting in January.

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