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'Setting a higher bar," Gov. Shapiro calls for new regulations for data center developers
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (779+ words) President Donald Trump holds a Cabinet Meeting. This marks the tenth time the Cabinet has gathered during Trump’s second term. HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) " Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is unveiling a plan he says would hold data centers accountable, as more…...
Kevin O'Leary 'rushing' Utah data center because of competition
2+ week, 4+ day ago (342+ words) TREMONTON, Utah (KUTV) " Mogul Kevin O'Leary spoke publicly of "rushing" the planned Stratos Data Center in Box Elder County because of competition, and said planning for a project of this scale had never been done so quickly. "I must say,…...
Attorney general warns of new email phishing scam in Pennsylvania
2+ week, 5+ day ago (161+ words) PENNSYLVANIA (WHP) " Scammers are using fake invitations to steal the information of Pennsylvanians as part of a new email phishing scam. Attorney General Dave Sunday warns that these invitations often come up with RSVP links that can allow scammers to…...
'We are not in support:' Monroe Township farm opposes proposed data center project
3+ week, 15+ hour ago (269+ words) CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) " A newly proposed data center project in Cumberland County is drawing pushback from a neighboring small business, Ashcombe Farms and Greenhouse in Monroe Township says it does not support the plan. Kerri Laudig, co-owner of Ashcombe…...
Study finds school phone bans cut usage but don't boost test scores
3+ week, 16+ hour ago (612+ words) (TNND) " A new study offered a mixed picture of the impact of cellphone bans in schools. The study showed a big drop in phone usage during school hours and, eventually, improved student well-being. But the bans didn't help improve test…...
Developers unveil early plans for $1. 7 B data center in Lebanon County
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (105+ words) New details on a proposed billion-dollar data center project in South Annville Township, as developers publicly outlined their plans for the first time....
Pair of bills aiming to regulate and increase data center transparency passes PA house
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (274+ words) HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) " A pair of bills that aim to help Pennsylvania regulate potential data centers passed the House of Representatives on Monday, according to records. House Bill 2150, which would establish annual water and energy reporting requirements for any data…...
Could more data centers be coming to Dauphin County? Here's what to expect
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (376+ words) DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) " Do you want a data center in your community? The New PA Project Education Fund (NPPEF) held a town hall in Harrisburg Friday for Dauphin County residents to learn about the possibility of data centers in…...
Pennsylvania House passes data center regulation bill
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (266+ words) HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) " A bill focused on regulating AI data centers passed through the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Tuesday. The Data Center Act, sponsored by Rep. Rob Matzie (D-Beaver), is aimed at protecting Pennsylvanians from higher costs while enforcing…...
Data center market coming off record year amid demand from AI, more
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (13+ words) local21news. com...