Andy Beshear
Andy Beshear is an American politician and attorney serving as the 63rd governor of Kentucky, a position he has held since December 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the 50th attorney general of Kentucky from 2016 to 2019. He is best known for his statewide leadership on economic development and energy policy, including a 2026 executive order requiring data center companies to demonstrate they will not harm ratepayers or the environment.
“Kentucky's governor signed an executive order requiring data center developers to show they "won't increase electricity costs for existing customers, harm the environment or avoid local taxes" and must commit to building "a meaningful relationship with the community."”
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