Kehoe among list of governors who sign ‘ratepayer pledge’ on data centers

Kehoe among list of governors who sign ‘ratepayer pledge’ on data centers

News ClipABC17NEWS·MO·7/23/2026

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe was among 23 Republican governors who signed a pledge aimed at keeping electricity costs down for ratepayers. The initiative addresses the increasing demand for electricity due to the ongoing construction of data centers across the country. The governors are committed to ensuring American citizens are not burdened with rising energy costs from this infrastructure growth.

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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Kehoe was among one of the 23 signatures seen on a pledge by Republican governors that looks to keep electricity costs down as data centers continue to be built around the country. “As that infrastructure grows and the related electricity demand increases, the American people should not be footing the