Pennsylvanians use town hall meeting to rail against data center boom

Pennsylvania residents and officials pushed back at a town hall against the state’s rapid data center expansion.

Critics blamed tax breaks and weak zoning rules for accelerating development with too little local oversight.

Lawmakers and community members discussed tighter planning rules, disclosure requirements, and a possible three-year moratorium.

The debate could shape how Pennsylvania balances data center growth, tax incentives, and community control.