After an informational briefing by an Amazon Web Services representative, the Board of County Commissioners voted to begin the formal process to explore a 24‑month moratorium on data‑center approvals and related permits pending completion of a comprehensive environmental impact study and public hearing.

Senator Hallstrom supports gambling legislation as concerns over personal impacts are raised.

Delaware's rapid growth in data center expansion is putting pressure on the state's energy resources, driving up costs for residents and businesses as these facilities require massive amounts of electricity to operate, straining the existing infrastructure and raising concerns about affordability and sustainability.