The details of Gov. Beshear's data center executive order

News Clip2:54WHAS11·KY·8/27/2026

Kentucky Governor Beshear signed an executive order on August 6th concerning data center development. The order states that Kentucky will not permit data centers that negatively impact air or water quality within the state.

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Gov: Governor Beshear, Kentucky State Government
Gov. Beshear signed the order on Aug. 6, saying the state would not allow any data centers that negatively impact air or water quality.