Data center builder offers Kansas town residents $10,000

What happened: Digital Realty plans a data center in De Soto, Kansas, and is offering every household $1,000 in utility and property tax credits for 10 years. Key numbers: $1,000 per household for 10 years; $20 million community investment; 280-acre site, eventually 1,400 acres; 250 permanent jobs; market worth over $67 billion. Why it matters: The offer is part of a $20 million community investment as the company seeks local support. A recent CBS News poll found more Americans oppose than favor a nearby data center. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Data center builder offers $10,000 to Kansas town residents, signaling local economic impact.

Data center builder offers $10,000 to Kansas town residents, signaling local economic impact. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.