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Legislative Roundup: Brown pushes for data center moratorium, says governor's proposal falls short
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (761+ words) The Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg. WILKES-BARRE " Sen. Rosemary Brown, R-Monroe County, this week continued her call for stronger safeguards on large-scale data center development in Pennsylvania " urging state leaders to put residents and local communities first as the industry…...
Commentary: Gen Z begs legislators: Make social media social again
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (391+ words) Sparkle Rainey The Fulcrum Young people use their phones to view social media in Sydney on Nov. 8, 2024. Lately, it seems like each time I reach out to an old acquaintance through social media, I'm met with a page that reads,…...
Garrity holds data center roundtable discussion in Wilkes-Barre Township
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (638+ words) Garrity holds data center discussion in WB Twp. Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, the Republican nominee for Governor, held a roundtable discussion on data centers in Wilkes-Barre Township on Monday. Luzerne County Council Member John Lombardo, left, listens as Treasurer Stacy…...
Legislative Roundup: Sen. Pennycuick to introduce legislation concerning data center development
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (733+ words) The Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg. Sen. Tracy Pennycuick, R-24, this week announced a legislative package to help local communities address concerns about large data center development in their neighborhoods. "Data centers should not be forced into communities, placed on every…...
Pa. can move ahead with broadband expansion after feds back down on wage dispute
2+ week, 1+ day ago (656+ words) By Charlotte Keith Spotlight PA A cellular tower in rural Pennsylvania. Amanda Berg | For Spotlight PA HARRISBURG " Pennsylvania can move ahead with spending more than $700 million on expanding high-speed internet in rural areas, after federal officials backed down from a…...
Luzerne County's Planning Commission forwards proposed data center zoning amendment to County Council
3+ week, 1+ day ago (767+ words) Luzerne County Planning Commission members review documents Thursday before voting to recommend a proposed data center zoning amendment to County Council for its consideration. From left: David Wychock, William F. Kane, Frank Sindaco, and Peter P. Mikitish. After four revisions and several…...
Rep. Walsh introduces legislation addressing data center growth in Pennsylvania
3+ week, 2+ day ago (887+ words) The 2026 Indicators Report examines the issue State Rep. Jamie Walsh holds up a graphic during a recent meeting that he says shows where data centers are being built in Luzerne County. A data center owned by Amazon Web Services, front…...
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Editorial: Mixed results on school cell phone ban shouldn't derail policy
3+ week, 4+ day ago (441+ words) The Dallas Morning News Editorial Board A cell phone locker is seen at Ronald Mc Nair Sr. High School on Aug. 7, 2025, in Atlanta. Schools across the U. S. have ramped up cell phone bans over the last few years. Now researchers are…...
Exeter Borough Council approves data center zoning amendment
4+ week, 2+ day ago (722+ words) The portions of this Exeter Borough zoning map marked in light blue are industrial zones where data centers will be permitted. Exeter Borough council conducts its regular meeting Tuesday. EXETER " Exeter Borough Council, during its regular meeting on Tuesday, approved…...