October 8, 2026 | 9:28 PM
Swatara Twp. residents question data centers planned near homes, church
Residents had a chance to question a data center developer about two proposed data center developments planned for Swatara Twp.
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October 1, 2026 | 12:06 PM
Pa. House committee advances bills targeting data centers, electricity costs
As electricity rates rise and Pennsylvania’s projected energy demand continues to grow, the state House Energy Committee advanced several measures Wednesday aimed at regulating data center development and controlling utility costs.
September 29, 2026 | 11:17 PM
Central Pa. residents raise concerns about growing data center development
Curious and concerned residents heard from experts, officials and organizers about data center development — and efforts to challenge it — during a community forum in Cumberland County on Tuesday.
September 24, 2026 | 4:39 PM
Skill games, data centers and more: What Pa. lawmakers could tackle this fall
Pennsylvania’s legislators return to the capitol Monday following a 10-week recess, with several unresolved issues awaiting action, including the future of skill games, regulation of data centers, rising utility costs and restrictions on cell phone use in schools.
August 27, 2026 | 6:00 AM
Data centers and the Susquehanna: What you need to know
Andrew Dehoff, executive director of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) addresses that question and explains how the SRBC is charged with regulating water usage from the river.
August 18, 2026 | 5:38 PM
Shapiro imposes new restrictions on data center development in Pa.
Shapiro signed an executive order Tuesday tightening regulations on data center development as public opposition grows and the issue becomes a focus of the 2026 governor’s race.
August 13, 2026 | 6:22 PM
As data centers expand, Lancaster County officials call for a pause and more local control
State Sen. James Malone and Lancaster County officials are urging the Pennsylvania Senate to return to Harrisburg and pass legislation that would allow municipalities to pause development data center development.
July 17, 2026 | 5:00 AM
New poll finds opposition to data centers is growing among Pa. voters
A new Quinnipiac University poll also shows Gov. Josh Shapiro maintains strong support among Pa. voters