- Pennsylvania officials announced infrastructure standards for data center development amid gubernatorial race rivalry.
- Josh Shapiro's policy stance is influencing data center regulation in Pennsylvania.
Josh Shapiro addressed data center proposals in Lackawanna County on July 1, 2026.
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Josh Shapiro addressed data center proposals in Lackawanna County on July 1, 2026.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Shapiro issues an executive order targeting data centers in Lackawanna County.1 source
Shapiro addressed data center proposals in Lackawanna County.1 source
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Lackawanna County
county in Pennsylvania, United States
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Josh Shapiro
American politician (born 1973)
Related events
- Governor Josh Shapiro has taken action to limit data center projects in Pennsylvania.
- Policy leaders in multiple states are addressing data centers: Shapiro requires local approval in PA, Abbott pauses in TX, and Hobbs pauses tax breaks in AZ.
- Altoona and Blair County are now subject to new development standards for data centers, with Josh Shapiro establishing guidelines and the Commonwealth enforcing penalties.
- Lawsuits regarding data centers are pending in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, concerning the impact of state laws on local governance.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- thetimes-tribune.com
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