Data center controversy raises questions about new state incentives

Name: Data center controversy raises questions about new state incentives
Uploaded: 2026-07-18T03:30:38.000Z
Duration: 2 min 28 s
Description: Kansas lawmakers passed Senate Bill 98, which introduced new tax incentives aimed at attracting data center developers to the state. This legislative action has sparked controversy and growing concerns over data center projects in Topeka and statewide, leading 27 News to press lawmakers for answers.

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Kansas lawmakers passed Senate Bill 98, which introduced new tax incentives aimed at attracting data center developers to the state. This legislative action has sparked controversy and growing concerns over data center projects in Topeka and statewide, leading 27 News to press lawmakers for answers.

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Kansas lawmakers passed Senate Bill 98, creating tax incentives designed to make Kansas more attractive to data center developers. 27 News pressed lawmakers for answers, as concerns grow over projects in the capital city and statewide.