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Labor Union Shifts in Kansas Politics | Topeka News
Kansas politics is shaking up as a major labor union flips its traditional Democratic loyalty to back Republican Ty Masterson for governor, citing data centers as key job-creating infrastructure. This shift signals a national trend of Republicans courting organized labor, while public opinion on data centers grows more skeptical—driven by environmental concerns and AI anxieties. The debate over guardrails intensifies, with some calling for moratoriums on water and energy use, while others argue current rules suffice. It’s a stark reminder that political allegiances are fluid, and economic…
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