Data center town hall speakers criticize industry, Shapiro, secrecy
News ClipThe Bradford Era·PA·5/14/2026
A virtual town hall in Pennsylvania highlighted intense public opposition to the state's data center boom, with speakers criticizing the industry, Governor Josh Shapiro, and a lack of transparency. Citizens' coalitions expressed outrage, describing the data center expansion as an "onslaught" that has "bulldozed" residents. The session provided a platform for widespread criticism and concern from numerous participants.
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The vast extent of the Pennsylvania data center boom and the intense opposition to it were apparent during a virtual Town Hall Wednesday night, when it was called "an onslaught," something that has "bulldozed" citizens, and - many times - a byproduct of Gov. Josh Shapiro's support. The session arranged by a pair of informal citizens' coalitions may have been the most comprehensive sharing of views and outrage from many...