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Data Centers critical to winning "AI Cold War" with China

Q: Currently, Kansas offers large data center operators sales tax exemptions in exchange for commitments on water conservation and energy grid preservation. What is your stance?

A: Many Americans, including here in Kansas, are rightfully concerned about the quick emergence of data centers. It is critical that we win the AI "cold war" with China; but as data centers get constructed, it's important to have protections in place that protect local communities.

I passed the law that stops data centers from shifting their electricity costs onto Kansas families and bans China and other foreign adversaries from our power grid. That's the standard: they build here on our terms, or they don't build here.

Local communities should decide what gets built in their backyard. And regardless of any incentives, the water and grid protections stay regardless. If a deal doesn't work for Kansas ratepayers, it doesn't happen.

Source: Johnson County Post on 2026 Kansas Gubernatorial race , Jul 16, 2026

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