Shapiro Wants Data Centers. Do Pennsylvanians Agree?

Shapiro Wants Data Centers. Do Pennsylvanians Agree?

From City Cast Philly by City Cast

June 10, 2026 · 18 min

About this episode

The episode discusses Governor Josh Shapiro's proposal for data centers in Pennsylvania and the potential support from lawmakers and business groups.

Gov. Josh Shapiro wants data centers in Pennsylvania, and he’s got a plan to incentivize developers to build. But does the governor’s proposal have a shot at making it through our divided legislature? Kate Huangpu, government reporter for Spotlight PA, joins host Trenae Nuri to talk about the appetite for data centers among lawmakers, business groups, and the labor force, and how the Keystone State could benefit from this booming industry. Read Kate's full report on G.R.I.D. for Spotlight PA here. Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor: membership.citycast.fm Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Four Seasons Philadelphia

People in this episode

Host: Trenae Nuri

Guest: Kate Huangpu

Topics covered

  • data centers
  • Pennsylvania
  • government policy
  • legislation
  • business development
  • labor force

Keywords

  • data centers
  • Josh Shapiro
  • Pennsylvania
  • legislature
  • business groups
  • labor force
  • government policy

Sponsors

Four Seasons Philadelphia

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Organizations: Spotlight PA, City Cast

Places: Pennsylvania

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