IBEW Funds Beshear’s Data Center Push | Lexington News

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers just poured $206,000 into Governor Andy Beshear’s “In This Together” PAC, signaling strong union support for Kentucky’s booming data center industry. While critics worry about energy and water demands, the IBEW sees massive job creation potential—especially for electricians—and is pushing for responsible development with worker protections. Beshear’s office has responded with an executive order requiring developers to prove they won’t spike utility costs or harm local resources, but experts question whether it goes far enough—especially since Kentucky’s sales tax breaks for manufacturers could lure companies in. With projections of nearly 700,000 new permanent jobs nationwide, the IBEW, representing over 820,000 workers, is betting big on this tech boom—and backing Beshear as a key ally. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/70413b404cff12b4