Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Gov. Josh Shapiro says data center developers that refuse to comply with Pennsylvania’s new requirements could lose access to a state sales tax exemption on data center equipment. “These are the wealthiest companies in the world,” Shapiro said. “They shouldn’t get a tax break for gouging our communities.”

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