Kansas town silences public comment on gigawatt AI data center after receiving death threats, moves to virtual meetings — shift follows physics teacher's arrest for clapping at data center hearing
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. No public comment period will be provided during either meeting,” the city said on its Facebook page.“The City remains committed to conducting the public’s business in an open and transparent manner while taking reasonable measures to protect the safety of elected officials, City staff, and members of the public. The City appreciates the public's understanding and cooperation as it implements these temporary measures while ensuring the continuity of City business.”Latest Videos FromTom's HardwareWatch full video here: The move to a virtual meeting is an understandable move given the death threats on some of the city leaders.
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- ▪The City appreciates the public's understanding and cooperation as it implements these temporary measures while ensuring the continuity of City business.”Latest Videos FromTom's HardwareWatch full video here: The move to a virtual meeting i
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Tech Industry Data Centers Kansas town silences public comment on gigawatt AI data center after receiving death threats, moves to virtual meetings — shift follows physics teacher's arrest for clapping at data center hearing News By Jowi Morales Published 9 August 2026 Some people understand the need to go virtual for safety, but ask why public comments are affected, too. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty / Austin-American Statesman) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The city council of Emporia, Kansas, the same council that had a teacher…
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