Data center Town Hall invite shunned by Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office
The frustration, secrecy and chaos surrounding data center development proposals in Pennsylvania has spawned a Virtual Town Hall that will be attended by a number of state lawmakers – including one who says developers are “bullying” communities – but Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office has shunned the event. [Read More]
Pa. governor mansion attack, security upgrades prompt new oversight push in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG — Security-related upgrades to address emergencies at the state-owned governor’s mansion, as well as at private property owned by Pennsylvania’s sitting governor, would be subject to new oversight and public accountability under a measure being pushed in the legislature. [Read More]
Debate rages on use of taxpayer money for security at Shapiro’s private home
The flap over spending on Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s security deepened on Monday when former governors endorsed the concept of gubernatorial security, but a Republican senator objected to surpassing the $32 million already spent on upgrades at the publicly owned Governor’s Residence by footing the bill for work at his private home. [Read More]
Pennsylvania bill aims to protect future governors; lawmakers debate
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A debate over who should pay for security upgrades at Gov. Josh Shapiro’s private residence after the arson at the governor’s mansion in Harrisburg is now urging a proposal aimed at preventing similar disputes for future governors. Republican Sen. Jarrett Coleman is pushing for what he calls more transparency and accountability in how security-related repairs and improvements are approved following the arson at Governor’s Mansion in Harrisburg. [Read More]
State Sen. Coleman proposes bills to curb data center expansion in Lehigh County
A Lehigh County state senator is proposing two new pieces of legislation that would push back against data centers. [Read More]
Let the sunshine in: Restoring transparency to Pennsylvania government
National Sunshine Week, March 15-21, is a time to highlight the importance of open, transparent government and to call attention to actions that place those principles at risk. [Read More]