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Missouri Data Center Debate Heats Up | St. Louis News
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- Jun 29, 2026
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Summary
Missouri lawmakers skipped action on data centers this year, but the pressure’s mounting—new bills and hearings loom as residents demand transparency, accountability, and guardrails on water, power, and land use. One rep pushes for clear definitions of “hyper data centers” and bans on NDAs hiding operations. A stalled bill aimed to force companies to pay for infrastructure upgrades and disclose resource use—but community backlash and local bans show frustration with unchecked growth. While some lawmakers want state oversight, others argue local control is key. Next session? Expect a surge in proposals—and maybe even a special session—to finally answer Missourians’ urgent questions about where and how these tech giants should be built. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d0a344de61b657ad