# Judge Lets Data Center Ban Petition Move Forward | Kansas City News

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Podcast: [Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kansas-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559400)
Published: 2026-09-04T20:22:00+00:00
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A Kansas judge has sided with citizen petitioners seeking to ban data centers in Edgerton, ruling the city can’t legally block the effort under the state’s Public Speech Protection Act. The city had argued the proposed ordinance was administrative—not legislative—and thus ineligible for a ballot vote, but the judge found those claims unsupported and dismissed the lawsuit. While the ruling doesn’t validate the ban itself, it clears the way for the measure to proceed to voters in November, potentially blocking future development for a decade amid resident concerns over water use, environmental impact, and foreign ownership. The city may now be liable for attorney fees, and no timeline yet exists for the final decision on whether the ordinance qualifies for the ballot. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/978984299200fcdb

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