Beshear defends data-center executive order as enforceable, says he'll back it up
Asked about legal weight for his executive order on data centers, Gov. Andy Beshear said 'The executive order is fully enforceable, and if you don't believe it, watch me,' and urged transparency from companies and local governments during permitting and review.
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Gov. Andy Beshear defended his executive order on data center impacts, telling reporters the order is enforceable and that state agencies will apply facts from individual applications during reviews. He said the Energy and Environment Cabinet reports to the governor and that he appoints Public Service Commission commissioners, arguing the order will carry legal force through executive authorities.
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