Shapiro Tightens Data Center Rules | Philadelphia News

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro just flipped his stance on data centers, signing a tough new executive order to rein in runaway development. Once a cheerleader for big deals like Amazon’s $20 billion investment, he now says some developers are exploiting the state’s AI-driven demand for storage — without caring about local communities or the environment. The new rules require projects to prove they can power themselves and win approval from municipalities, aiming to block speculative deals while still welcoming responsible ones with community support. Shapiro also called for party unity ahead of the election, urging Democrats to focus on defeating Trump despite internal disagreements. 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/13d88631aafbf0e3