Arkansas – Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders criticized New York City’s recent energy conservation guidance during a heatwave, using the moment to argue against government-directed utility usage policies.
“Turns out socialism actually isn’t free,” Sanders wrote in a post reacting to comments from New York City officials urging residents to reduce electricity use during peak demand periods.
Her remarks came after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani encouraged residents to help ease pressure on the city’s power grid as temperatures rose and electricity demand increased. In his public message, Mamdani asked New Yorkers to set air conditioners to 78 degrees, turn off unused lights and electronics, and unplug devices when possible…