Holscher touts affordability, cannabis, data center plans at rally
Kansas gubernatorial candidate Cindy Holscher said she supports data center development but would require water, electricity and economic safeguards. She also said data center construction should prioritize in-state jobs and give local communities greater protection before agreements are signed.
At a campaign rally in Lawrence, Kansas, Democratic gubernatorial candidate and state Sen. Cindy Holscher discussed concerns she has heard from residents about data centers, including their effects on water supplies, electricity infrastructure and local economies. Holscher said she supports data centers if her administration can establish appropriate safeguards and help communities evaluate proposed agreements.
Holscher also said she would favor requiring in-state construction jobs for data center projects rather than relying on out-of-state contractors. Her comments were part of a broader rally focused on affordability, housing, cannabis and education, rather than a specific data center proposal or government action.