Data center debate: Why can’t municipalities say no?

News Clip1:01FOX43 News·PA·3/20/2026

Officials in Central Pennsylvania are expressing frustration over their limited ability to reject data center developments within their municipalities. The debate highlights the challenges local governments face in controlling the proliferation of data centers, leading to a push for new protections to empower local decision-making.

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Officials across the region say their hands are tied when it comes to allowing data center development, why the push is now focused on protections.