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Topeka Pauses Data Centers, Schools Agree on Policies | Topeka News
Topeka’s city leaders are pausing new data center approvals for a full year to carefully assess their impact on the power grid and water supply, learning from other towns’ costly mistakes. Experts are being brought in to guide zoning, infrastructure upgrades, and community transparency as the city seeks a sustainable path forward. Meanwhile, Topeka USD 501 has settled with the U.S. Department of Education, agreeing to revise policies on transgender students and parental rights, including ending gender support plans and enhancing staff training on student privacy. On a celebratory note, the…
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