Data Centers and Election Rallies | Duluth News

Duluth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

Pennsylvania’s governor Josh Shapiro is rolling out new rules for data centers, sparking a political firestorm in key congressional races — especially in the state’s 8th district, where candidates like Scott Perry, Rob Bresnahan, and Ryan Mackenzie are turning this tech policy into a campaign issue. The debate pits environmental responsibility against economic growth, as voters weigh whether oversight stifles innovation or protects communities. What starts as a technical regulation has become a national talking point, showing how deeply intertwined big tech, state governance, and elections…