Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order imposing strict new requirements on data center development in Pennsylvania. Developers must meet the state’s GRID standards and secure local approval before permits can move forward — a move Shapiro says will block speculative projects, protect utility customers and give communities more control.

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