Missouri lawmakers passed nothing on data centers, but more residents are 'demanding' rules 17.5%
KCUR - Kansas City news and NPR - By Sarah Kellogg - 7/1/2026, 9:00 AM
Negativity Bias 11.6% - Anecdotal 11.4% - Framing Effect 10.6%
Missouri lawmakers passed 100 bills during the 2026 session, but none of them was about data centers. As the topic continues to gain momentum in the state, the issue is likely to reappear next session. That could mean more bills being filed, as well as the first public hearing in months that the House will hold on data centers. Rep.... more