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Pennsylvania Governor Cracks Down on Data Center Developers

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has implemented new restrictions on data center development through an executive order. This order aims to curb "predatory" developers and halt "bad proposals" from entering the commonwealth. The move signifies a shift in Shapiro's stance, as he previously welcomed such projects. AI

IMPACT New regulations could impact the pace and location of AI infrastructure development within Pennsylvania.

RANK_REASON State-level executive order imposing significant new regulations on a major industry. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=2 ai=0.4]

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Pennsylvania Governor Cracks Down on Data Center Developers

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    NBC News: Gov. Josh Shapiro takes a hard line against ‘predatory’ data center developers in Pennsylvania. “Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced significant

    NBC News: Gov. Josh Shapiro takes a hard line against ‘predatory’ data center developers in Pennsylvania. “Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced significant restrictions on data center projects Tuesday, signing an executive order to stop ‘predatory’ backers and ‘bad proposals …

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Gov. Josh Shapiro takes a hard line against ‘predatory’ data center developers in Pennsylvania Shapiro, a potential Democratic 2028 contender, earlier welcomed

    Gov. Josh Shapiro takes a hard line against ‘predatory’ data center developers in Pennsylvania Shapiro, a potential Democratic 2028 contender, earlier welcomed data center developments. His new executive order takes a starkly different tone toward the industry. https://www. nbcne…

    LINKS nbcnews.com/…/gov-josh-shapiro-executive-…

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