Pennsylvania's Data Center Crackdown: A Beacon for Community Rights? Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's recent executive order limiting data centers in the state has sent shockwaves through the tech industry.
On its surface, this move appears to be a straightforward attempt by Shapiro to rein in rogue developers and protect local communities.
Shapiro's experience with Amazon's $20 billion investment last year serves as a poignant counterpoint. Even when well intentioned leaders like Shapiro are involved, the process can still go off the rails.