Shapiro’s $20 Billion Deal Sparks Backlash: Voters Push Back on Data Centers

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced a $20 billion economic development deal last June, the largest in the state’s history. The project, however, has caused the governor significant political trouble. The deal, tied to expanding data centers, has drawn criticism from voters wary of the industry’s environmental and infrastructure demands. Many residents now question whether cutting red tape for such projects is worth the cost.