Andy Beshear says he’s signing an executive order to protect Kentuckians “against any harmful impacts from potential data centers,” directing the state utility regulator and environmental protection officials to take specific actions on data centers. Andy Beshear, center, said Thursday he’s signing an executive order to protect Kentuckians against the potential impacts of data centers. “The executive order is going to set a baseline. The order also states that data centers must commit to “paying their full and fair share” of local and state taxes. “The governor’s executive order and his directive are clear.