[Mark Welch's Perspective]

STUN Town Hall on Tenants’ Right-to-Counsel

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By Mark Welch, August 30, 2026

City of Springfield Data Center Engagement Session #1

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By Mark Welch, August 28, 2026

Local Government

Missouri Legislation Ideas

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By Mark Welch, August 25, 2026

This is a collection of possible “new and revised” legislation that I’d like for our Missouri state representatives and senators to consider (Data Center issues are near the end).

Book Reviews, Politics

Why you wouldn’t vote for me (Part 1 of “campaigning”)

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By Mark Welch, August 24, 2026

Fifty-some years ago, I expected that I would run for a political office “one day.” But for most of the past 50 years, I’ve believed I would probably be un-electable for most offices. Here is why.

Greene County, Missouri, is Bankrupt due to illegal detentions

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By Mark Welch, August 24, 2026

Greene County MO is BANKRUPT, or will be when thousands of illegally-detained people file claims and lawsuits. Some of them are US citizens.

Local Government, Politics

Downtown Springfield Listening Session

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By Mark Welch, August 24, 2026

The Downtown Springfield Association (DTA) held a “listening session” Saturday morning, at the Downtown Church. DSA Executive Director Crystal Quade and a team from PeopleCentric (Philip & Don) spoke with about 20 people. These are my random notes.

Data Centers – analysis by Mark J. Welch (Aug 2026)

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By Mark Welch, August 15, 2026

Enron. That’s the most important keyword when evaluating AI data centers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enron_scandal

How many of the mega-datacenters are owned, operated, controlled and contracted entirely through Enron-style style LLC & REIT shell companies, which could default on all environmental, power, water & community commitments?

New: data center legislation: @techpolicy.press
“Why Big Tech’s AI Spending Is $3 Trillion Higher Than It Seems: Massive spending commitments for data-center leases and chips aren’t shown on companies’ balance sheets” @Wall Street Journal (Aug. 16, 2026)