Kentucky Governor Urges Skepticism and Open Mindedness on Data Centers as Communities Push Back on Proposals

Kentucky governor urges skepticism and open mindedness on data centers as communities push back on proposals

Data center proposals keep emerging across Kentucky, and many communities want to keep them out.In 2025, Kentucky passed a law making the state more attractive to companies looking to build data centers. The state now offers large tax breaks for data center projects across the state, exempting them from sales and use taxes on certain equipment.However, some neighbors have expressed frustration with state and local governments, stating officials …

Beshear urges skepticism and open mindedness on data centers as communities push back

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) -Data center proposals keep emerging across Kentucky, and many communities want to keep them out. In 2025, Kentucky passed a law making the state more attractive to companies looking to build data centers. The state now offers large tax breaks for data center projects across the state, exempting them from sales and use taxes on certain equipment. However, some neighbors have expressed frustration with state and l…