Kansas built America’s foundation. Now it can power our nation’s future through data centers.
16 Apr 2026
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Kansas is not a state that waits for opportunities to find us. Our communities built the foundations that move the rest of the country and have always played a central role in powering the American economy.
During my time in the state Legislature, I learned that our greatest successes come when we lean into our role as a hub for national commerce. I saw firsthand how targeted investments and sound policy shape our future. The next great pillar of the American economy is digital infrastructure, and Kansas has an opportunity to once again lead in building the foundation for future growth.
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