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.
Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth County.
current law · County measureExpresses Ellsworth County commissioners’ concerns about data centers; the minutes do not specify any binding construction-approval requirement.Ellsworth County Resolution requiring approval of data centers prior to construction (2026)
People behind it
- Paul Kasper
The county attorney researched resolutions and compiled Resolution 2026R04 regarding data centers. He researched several resolutions to compile Resolution 2026R04.
- Commissioner Thomas
Moved that the county move forward with Resolution 2026R04. Commissioner Thomas made a motion.
- Commissioner Rolfs
Seconded the motion to move forward with Resolution 2026R04. Commissioner Rolfs seconded the motion.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
The minutes characterize the resolution as “voicing the Commissioner’s concerns for Data Centers in Ellsworth County”. Binding restrictions are unverified. The newspaper headline’s reference to “drafting resolution requiring approval” is evidence of discussion, not proof that an approval requirement took effect.
Benefits & exceptionsHide benefits & exceptions1
None verified in the attached sources; the operative resolution text is unavailable.
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