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Data Centers in Kentucky: Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order requiring data center developers to prove they won’t harm Kentuckians—mandating energy plans, blocking rate hikes tied to projects, and directing regulators to deny permits that would negatively affect air quality, water use/quality, wetlands, or natural resources. Local Governance & Federal Policy: In Paducah, state and local leaders weighed a federal bill that would ban AI data centers on federal land, potentially affecting the DOE Paducah Site’s American Energy Hub. Air Quality & Regulation: The EPA moved to speed up New Hampshire’s process to end its vehicle inspection program, after the state voted to withdraw from the Ozone Transport Region—though lawsuits are still in play. Public Health & Environment: Kentucky officials say there have been no cyber attacks on water systems, even as other states report attempts to seize control of water equipment. Outdoor Learning: EKU opened the Taylor Fork Ecological Area as an outdoor lab for students and the public, focusing on invasive plant control and native habitat restoration. Community Safety: A Graves County middle school teacher was arrested on a grooming charge, with investigators seizing electronic records.

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Aug. 5, 2026

Encore Energy says it plans 10 to 15 more horizontal Berea wells in Eastern Kentucky

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Jul. 30, 2026

Next 100 Coalition opposes federal data center plans in Nevada and Kentucky

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Jul. 2, 2026

Climate groups launch arts partnership with Kentucky events

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Jul. 9, 2026

OneQuest Health opens Louisville outpatient clinic amid Kentucky mental health shortages

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Kentucky officials report no cyber attacks on water systems

Kentucky officials report no cyber attacks on water systems

Opinion: If AI is changing how the world powers data centers, what should Northern Kentucky and Ohio do next?

Opinion: If AI is changing how the world powers data centers, what should Northern Kentucky and Ohio do next?

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Kentucky State University National Alumni Association votes ‘no confidence’ in KSU president

New executive order aims to protect Kentucky from data center harm

New executive order aims to protect Kentucky from data center harm

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Beshear executive order establishes ratepayer cost, environmental protections on data centers


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