Jay Costa
08/18/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/18/2026 12:33
Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa Supports Governor Shapiro’s Executive Order to Implement Guardrails and Accountability Measures on Data Center Development
HARRISBURG, PA − August 18, 2026 − Today, Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled an executive order to implement the Governor's Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) Plan to establish best practices for data center development, including provisions for community engagement, local hiring, environmental protections, and ratepayer protections.
In support, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) offers the following statement:
"I am pleased that Governor Shapiro is taking executive action to hold data center developers accountable for the impacts they have on Pennsylvania's communities. Senate Republicans have abdicated their responsibility to protect ratepayers, deliver local control, safeguard the environment, or listen to Pennsylvanians of every county demanding the legislature's attention. Governor Shapiro is stepping up and demonstrating real, commonsense leadership as Senate Republicans fail to engage in this critical conversation."
Learn more about the PA Senate Democrats' commitment to every Pennsylvanian here.
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