Governors Reconsider Data Center Deals | Philadelphia News

Philadelphia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

Governors nationwide are reversing course on data centers as election pressure mounts, shifting from eager promoters to cautious regulators demanding environmental and community safeguards. Pennsylvania’s Shapiro now requires projects to cover their own energy costs, limit water use, and engage locals—calling out developers who ignore communities. Texas faces backlash as a challenger attacks the governor for favoring tech giants over residents, especially in rural areas fearing farmland and water loss. From Arizona to New York, states are imposing moratoriums or stricter rules, with some…