Recent state election results show growing public opposition to the development of data centers near residential areas. According to Pew Research, six in ten U.S. adults expressed discomfort with having a data center close to their homes. In the 2026 midterms, nearly all 41 local ballot measures seeking to restrict data-center projects were approved across 10 states. In Missouri, market pricing points to the possibility of legislative action, including a statewide moratorium, as upcoming sessions of the General Assembly may introduce data-center regulation bills.
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