The Data Center Divide
A policy snapshot ahead of the 2026 midterms. Mapping data center incentives, restrictions, and bans through legislation, regulations, and executive actions across all 50 states and 1,462 local jurisdictions.
City of Pawhuska
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Slightly Anti-Data Center Policies
Pawhuska’s measure is labeled enacted, though its description says “if enacted”; it would pause consideration of data centers through 2026, not appear to affect existing operations or areas outside the city.
Rating from Oklahoma statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for City of Pawhuska.
current law · City of PawhuskaPawhuska adopted a temporary moratorium on data-center development, pausing a proposed facility while the city considers further regulation.Oklahoma Resolution 2026-04-01 (2026)
What this means
If enacted, the moratorium would pause Pawhuska’s consideration of data centers through the end of 2026, creating a substantial temporary barrier to building one there. It does not appear to ban existing data center operations or apply outside Pawhuska.
Timing
- Ends
- Dec 31, 2026
People behind it
- Pawhuska Public Works Authority
Voted to pass the moratorium halting data center considerations through December 31, 2026.
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Pawhuska adopted a moratorium halting data-center considerations through December 31, 2026.
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