Governor's race | Republican candidate Stacy Garrity calls for a pause on AI data center projects
Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity is advocating for a statewide pause on AI data center projects in Pennsylvania, making it a key issue in her challenge against incumbent Governor Josh Shapiro. She criticized Shapiro's recently passed GRID standards legislation, arguing it fails to address community concerns or existing tax benefits for developers. Shapiro's campaign, in turn, defended his administration's efforts to enact strong data center regulations.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity has made a statewide pause on new AI data center projects a central issue in her campaign against Democratic incumbent Governor Josh Shapiro. During a listening session in Butler County, Garrity stated that a pause would allow stakeholders to convene and determine necessary measures to protect ratepayers and communities.
Garrity criticized Shapiro's