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News ClipWVIA Public Media·Scranton, Lackawanna County, PA

Controversy over data centers bleeds into hotly contested NEPA congressional campaign

Data centers have become a central issue in the race for Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District, with Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti opposing projects and Rep. Rob Bresnahan promoting legislation to give local governments more control. Scranton officials are preparing zoning amendments addressing data center locations, noise, water demand, utility capacity and environmental impacts, with adoption targeted for December.

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Digital Realty Iron Mountain Equinix

10/31/2026

News ClipScranton Times-Tribune·Archbald, Lackawanna County, PA

Pennsylvania Congressman Rob Bresnahan Introduces Bill Requiring Local Approval for Data Centers Amidst District Opposition

Republican Congressman Rob Bresnahan introduced the "Local Control Protection Act" to require local approval for data center construction in Pennsylvania, citing ongoing opposition in Archbald and Lackawanna County. The bill, currently stalled in committee, aims to empower local communities against large corporations. Critics note Bresnahan's prior pro-data center stance and stock holdings in data center companies.

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Equinix Digital Realty Iron Mountain

9/16/2026