Independence residents sue the city over massive tax breaks for an AI data center

A group of Independence, Missouri residents is suing the city after it denied their petition to overturn $6.26 billion in tax breaks approved for an AI data center project. The residents argue the city charter gives them the right to force a citywide vote on the incentives, but the city claims the ordinance is not subject to a referendum. The opponents are continuing to gather signatures to try and put the issue on the ballot.