Senate President Stivers Critiques Governor’s Data Center Executive Order
Senate President Robert Stivers issued a statement on August 6, 2026, regarding the governor's executive order on data centers. Stivers stated that the order aligns with the legislature's principles, emphasizing that data center developers, not ratepayers, should cover infrastructure costs.…
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Cincinnati, OH, August 7, 2026 —
FRANKFORT, KY – Senate President Robert Stivers released a statement on August 6, 2026, addressing the governor’s recent executive order concerning data centers. Stivers indicated that while the order’s core principle of having data center developers bear infrastructure costs aligns with legislative objectives, he expressed reservations about the method of implementation.
Stivers emphasized that the legislature’s stance has consistently been that the financial burden for necessary infrastructure should fall upon the developers of data centers, rather than being passed on to utility ratepayers. This principle, he stated, is reflected in the governor’s executive order.
However, Stivers advocated for a formal legislative process to be the route for establishing policy related to data centers. He characterized the governor’s executive order as a move driven by political motivations, suggesting it was intended as political theater and a means to divert attention from the governor’s perceived presidential ambitions.
The Senate President’s statement did not provide further details on specific legislative proposals or timelines but underscored a preference for deliberation and consensus-building through the established legislative channels. The origin of the statement was Frankfort, Kentucky.
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