Kentucky Lantern, Author at Heartland Signal

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A wall filled with rows of round, digital electric utility meters labeled "LG&E."

State utility regulator opens investigation into rising gas, electricity costs

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August 26, 2026

Kentucky’s utility regulator has launched an effort to study the affordability of electric and natural gas utility service for residential ratepayers, arguing that utility access is “fundamental to the health, safety, and well-being of Kentuckians.”

Gov. Andy Beshear speaks at a podium flanked by Angie Hatton and John Lyons in front of a "Team Kentucky" sign.

Beshear to issue executive order to protect against ‘harmful impacts’ of data centers

By Kentucky Lantern

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Rights & policy

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August 6, 2026

Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he’s signing an executive order to protect Kentuckians “against any harmful impacts from potential data centers,” directing the state utility regulator and environmental protection officials to take specific actions on data centers.