Utilities say their rules protect ratepayers against big data centers. Some argue more can be done.
Republican lawmakers have signaled they plan to discuss whether to take up ratepayer protections against data center impacts next year.
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Former candidate to address Planning and Zoning Commission on data centers
The Planning Commission is an appointed body that coordinates community-planning efforts and makes recommendations to local legislative units, according to its website.
A week after announcing budget cuts, Kentucky gov moves millions to offset them
The legislature said it was funding “needs, not wants” in making cuts and trying to control what some believed was escalating spending by the executive branch.
Republican attorneys general urge EPA to classify mifepristone as water contaminant
Environmental health science experts say there is no evidence that mifepristone in wastewater causes harm to the environment or to humans.
Ethics commission nixes complaint against KY lawmaker over lobbying interests payments
The ethics commission does not confirm or deny the receipt of a complaint. All of the early stages of the ethics commission’s review of a complaint are confidential.
33 Kentucky jurisdictions to see extension of gas tax cut through June
Any jurisdiction whose leaders didn’t make a request will pay the 10 cent tax again starting June 11.
Communities face key decisions as data center industry expands
Local officials were briefed Wednesday on the rapid expansion of data centers across the country and what it could mean for Kentucky communities as they weigh potential economic benefits against concerns over infrastructure, energy use and local impacts.
What’s on Monday’s agendas? Budgets, raises and rezoning top the list
Meetings are scheduled for the Glasgow Independent Schools Board of Education, and city councils in Glasgow and Cave City.
Candidates assigned ballot order in Barren County election drawing
Kentucky law required the ballot drawing be held at 2 p.m. local time across the state. Several candidates were not present, though attendance was not required.