By Linda Blackford | Editor
Good morning!
Unlike most things in our lives today, data centers bridge the political gap, and politicians are paying attention. That’s why Gov. Andy Beshear issued an executive order on data centers, saying he would make sure they don’t hurt Kentuckians. The question is: how much power does an executive order have without state law to back it up?
If it’s not data centers, it’s ICE. We have another story out of Louisville, where a young woman and her husband went to their immigration interview, and she was arrested and detained. It’s the second such detainment this month.
Meanwhile, one of the Trump administration’s greatest defenders may be facing some legal jeopardy.
And in commentary, a long-time foster mother wonders why Kentucky makes it so difficult to adopt children from Kentucky who need a home.
Have a great Tuesday and thanks for reading!
Gov. Andy Beshear issued an executive order on Aug. 6 directing the Kentucky Public Service Commission and the Energy and Environment Cabinet to take specific actions to limit data center impacts. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Liam Niemeyer)
By Liam Niemeyer
During a press conference earlier this month, Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear stood firm behind the power of his executive order he issued seeking to limit the impacts of data centers eyeing Kentucky.
“The executive order is fully enforceable, and if you don’t believe it, watch me,” Beshear told reporters.
From left to right, U.S. Reps. Delia Ramirez, Gwen Moore and Morgan McGarvey go to a Northern Kentucky jail to see conditions for people being held by ICE. (Photo provided by U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey’s office)
By McKenna Horsley
A 21-year-old Louisville woman was detained by federal immigration officials when she attended an interview last week for her marriage-based immigration application.
Daniel Cameron, former Kentucky attorney general, will speak for former President Donald Trump, the Republican candidate for president, Saturday at the 144th annual Fancy Farm Picnic. Last year, the Trump banner was carried by Bailey Canamore, 11, of Clinton, as GOP political consultant and pundit Scott Jennings spoke live on CNN, Aug. 5, 2023. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)
By McKenna Horsley
Kentuckian and conservative political commentator Scott Jennings may soon be facing a defamation lawsuit.
Adoption is not a temporary arrangement. It is a permanent legal commitment that must carry enforceable obligations. (Getty Images)
COMMENTARY
By Jen Mortenson
For 10 years, I was a certified foster parent in Kentucky. I recently closed my home, but one lesson still defies common sense: Kentucky has somehow made adopting one of its own waiting children harder than adopting a waiting child from another state.
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