Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro cracks down on data centers, says speculators are 'scaring our communities'

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said that some data center developers have been "scaring" and "bullying" communities. Tom Brenner/Bloomberg via Getty Images Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced a crackdown on data centers. Shapiro said that incomplete and lackluster proposals are overwhelming local officials. He sa

The far-reaching order does not include a moratorium on data center development. However, it requires local approvals to receive state permits, which in effect may block many from moving forward.