PA Gubernatorial Race Heats Up Amid Policy Battles Over Energy and Data Centers
As the Pennsylvania governor's campaign enters a confrontational phase, candidates Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity have ramped up their attacks through new television advertisements. The focus has shifted to key policy flashpoints, including rising utility costs and the state’s energy infrastructure. The debate is particularly centered on data centers, which are becoming a major point of contention. Garrity's campaign has accused Shapiro of supporting massive AI development that could negatively impact the environment, while both candidates also face scrutiny over their differing stances on environmental protection and lowering energy costs.
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Pa. election 2026: Where governor candidates Garrity and Shapiro stand on data centers
Gov. Josh Shapiro, left, and PA Treasurer Stacy Garrity. Commonwealth Media Services Gov. Josh Shapiro, left, and PA Treasurer Stacy Garrity. Commonwealth Media Services TECfusion’s data center in ...
Pa. election 2026: Where governor candidates Garrity and Shapiro stand on energy costs, the environment, and more
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. HARRISBURG — Finding ways to lower energy costs has become a key issue in the race for Pennsylvania governor, as rising utility ...
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