Beshear issues executive order to protect against ‘harmful impacts’ of data centers

By: Liam Niemeyer

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: August 6, 2026

Words: 864

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he’s signing an executive order to protect Kentuckians “against any harmful impacts from potential data centers,” directing the state utility regulator and environmental protection officials to take specific actions on data centers.

During a Thursday press conference, Beshear said economic wins “can never come at the cost of the health and safety of our families or the communities we call home.” He stood next to Angie Hatton, the …

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