Court arguments continue over Independence data center and referendum effort

News Clip2:00KMBC 9·Independence, Jackson County, MO·3/24/2026

A lawsuit is currently underway regarding a proposed AI data center in Independence, Missouri. Simultaneously, residents of Independence are actively advocating for a referendum vote concerning the data center project.

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