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Data Centers and Taxes in 161st District | Joplin News
As Missouri’s August primary nears, the race for the 161st District Republican nomination intensifies between Thomas Ross and Louise Secker, both zeroing in on critical local issues. Ross champions local control and warns of rising utility costs and water strain from booming data centers, while Secker calls for a one-year pause to ensure community input and fair tax contributions. On property taxes, Ross pushes for a state constitutional amendment to separate residential, commercial, and agricultural rates, especially in Jasper County, while Secker focuses on eliminating waste and fraud in…
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