Gov. Andy Beshear orders data centers to prove they won’t hurt Kentucky ratepayers

Gov. Andy Beshear (D-KY) has become the latest governor to crack down on data centers, signing an executive order on Thursday to curb the impact artificial intelligence infrastructure giants have on local ratepayers. Data centers, which require a significant amount of energy and water to power and cool, have become a c

A Kentucky family has refused a substantial $26 million offer for their farmland. The anonymous company wanted to build a large AI data center on their property. The family prioritizes protecting farmland and food resources over financial gain. Generations have farmed this land, contributing to national food supplie