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Senate majority leader Chase Blasi has requested a three-year moratorium on data center development in Sedgwick County, citing community opposition and insufficient transparency from companies. He has urged the Sedgwick County Commission to act, emphasizing the potential negative impact on local farming and ranching.

Previously, the Commission imposed a 90-day suspension on data center permits in January. Stakeholders, including the Sedgwick County Farm Bureau, support responsible data center development and thorough evaluations of their effects on resources, infrastructure, and the community.