Shapiro Acts on Data Center Backlash | Fort Wayne News

Fort Wayne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 22, 2026 · 1m

Pennsylvania’s governor finally caves to public pressure over booming data center projects, signing an executive order to enforce new safety standards after months of backlash—noise, traffic, and community disruption sparked massive protests and lawsuits. While his team claims they’ve long pushed for safeguards, critics call the move political theater, accusing him of reacting to polls rather than leading with vision. With over a hundred speculative projects looming, Shapiro’s new portal and map aim to keep the conversation open—but the battle between economic growth and neighborhood impact…