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Barr wants to see regulations, decisions on data centers left up to local governments in KY — Charles Booker | ChamberLight
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This article 1 analysis · Sep 26, 2026
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Republican Senate nominee Andy Barr says local governments should decide whether to approve data centers, which he argues can bring jobs and tax revenue. A House ratepayer protection bill passed 417-3, but the article notes it encourages rather than requires protections against shifting data-center costs to other customers.
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Democratic Senate candidate and Barr's opponent
President whose earlier pledge Barr says the bill codifies
Kentucky senator described as retiring
President whose earlier pledge Barr says the bill codifies
Kentucky senator described as retiring
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