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Paducah Data Center Sparks Political Tension | US News
A massive AI data center project in Paducah, Kentucky, has sparked political firestorms after Governor Andy Beshear claims he was blindsided by the announcement—despite Energy Department claims they notified his office. While Beshear hasn’t blocked the $10 billion “Paducah American Energy Hub,” he’s imposed strict rules requiring developers to cover their own power costs and protect residents from energy burdens. Critics question the legal force of his executive order, noting the Public Service Commission isn’t bound by it—and that enforcing it could trigger lawsuits. As data centers grow…
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