The Data Center Divide
A policy snapshot ahead of the 2026 midterms. Mapping data center incentives, restrictions, and bans through legislation, regulations, and executive actions across all 50 states and 1,462 local jurisdictions.
Crawford County
Mixed Data Center Policies
Kansas offers qualifying data centers a 20-year sales-tax exemption, conditional on major investment, job, water, security, and power commitments. Facilities with demand of 75 MW or more face stricter utility costs and service terms, while some large sites may have limited ability to connect and export power through July 2027.
Rating and summary from Kansas statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Crawford County.
Specific to Crawford County only.
current law · Unincorporated areasExtends a moratorium on certain improvements in unincorporated Crawford County, but does not specifically mention or regulate data centers.Crawford County Resolution 2025-034
Timing
- Ends
- Dec 31, 2026
The Commissioners adopted a one-year extension of the moratorium, stated to expire on December 31, 2026.
People behind it
- Jim Emerson
County Counselor who presented Resolution #2025-036 and drafted and presented Resolution #2025-034.
- Commissioner Tom Moody
Moved to adopt Resolution #2025-036.
- Commissioner Bruce Blair
Moved to open the public hearing related to Resolution #2025-036 and seconded motions to adopt Resolution #2025-034.
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- Commissioner Carl Wood
Seconded the motion to adopt Resolution #2025-036 and moved to adopt Resolution #2025-034.
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