Jon Husted calls for end to war in Iran 'on America's terms,' flexes affordability agenda
Sen. Jon Husted said local governments should decide whether to approve data center construction and supported requiring data centers to pay for their power and infrastructure costs. The House passed the Ratepayer Protection Act, but the Senate rejected it, while Democrats argued that stronger mandatory cost requirements are needed.
Ohio Sen. Jon Husted discussed data center growth and affordability during an interview conducted as he campaigns for re-election against former Sen. Sherrod Brown. Husted said local entities should retain authority over whether data centers are built and backed legislation requiring data centers to cover their own electricity and infrastructure costs.
The House passed the Ratepayer Protection Act, but the Senate rejected it. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the measure as insufficient and said Democrats support mandatory requirements for data centers to pay costs imposed on surrounding communities. The article primarily focused on Husted's broader campaign positions, including the war in Iran and affordability.