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The issue of October 9, 2026

What moved on the public record between October 2 and October 9, 2026: 3 matters across 2 jurisdictions.

Data refreshed Oct 21, 2026 · issue published October 9, 2026

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Moratorium / pause · Prince Georges County, MD

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A two-year moratorium on data center development applications has been established.

Detected Oct 7, 2026 · case https://princegeorgescountymd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=37278dac-0edd-48ff-95fa-c9a80ca1ab92.pdf

What changed
Moratorium / pause in Prince Georges County · Committee of the Whole, Oct 6, 2026 · case https://princegeorgescountymd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=37278dac-0edd-48ff-95fa-c9a80ca1ab92.pdf
Why now
A moratorium or pause shifts the near-term development outlook for the whole jurisdiction.
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Moratorium / pause · Prince Georges County, MD

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A three-month moratorium on utility price increases is being requested.

Detected Oct 7, 2026 · case https://princegeorgescountymd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=5bbbd50d-b79c-4f7e-9b6d-e232e21391b5.pdf

What changed
Moratorium / pause in Prince Georges County · County Council, Oct 6, 2026 · case https://princegeorgescountymd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=5bbbd50d-b79c-4f7e-9b6d-e232e21391b5.pdf
Why now
A moratorium or pause shifts the near-term development outlook for the whole jurisdiction.
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▸ 1 earlier update for this matter

Governance / standards · Prince William County, VA

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The County Board approves an agreement for the maintenance of sidewalks and access road for Iron Mountain Data Centers.

Detected Oct 8, 2026 · case https://pwcgov.granicus.com/services/legistar/download/pdf/4389899/Item_7-D.pdf

What changed
Standards / approval adopted in Prince William County · Board of County Supervisors Meeting, Oct 6, 2026 · case https://pwcgov.granicus.com/services/legistar/download/pdf/4389899/Item_7-D.pdf
Why now
Adopted standards reshape what's buildable in the jurisdiction.
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