Josh Shapiro’s Bet on Data Centers Is Testing His Popularity in Pennsylvania
News ClipGoverning·PA·8/14/2026
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's policy of promoting data center development through faster permitting and investment is facing growing public opposition. This situation is challenging his administration's argument that government can efficiently achieve its goals.
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The governor made faster permitting and major investment central to his argument that government can get things done. Growing opposition to data centers is testing that approach.