Governors Reconsider Data Center Deals | Philadelphia News

Governors nationwide are reversing course on data centers as election pressure mounts, shifting from eager promoters to cautious regulators demanding environmental and community safeguards. Pennsylvania’s Shapiro now requires projects to cover their own energy costs, limit water use, and engage locals—calling out developers who ignore communities. Texas faces backlash as a challenger attacks the governor for favoring tech giants over residents, especially in rural areas fearing farmland and water loss. From Arizona to New York, states are imposing moratoriums or stricter rules, with some candidates making opposition central to their platforms while others seek balance between economic growth and local input. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/047ad0cee177ecfc