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Data Centers in the Spotlight: Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a new Pennsylvania executive order calling for “the strictest guardrails in the nation” for data center development, requiring consent agreements tied to transparency and energy affordability, while opponents warn it’s a political about-face that could reshape the state’s AI buildout. Local Backlash, National Echo: Reporting on the broader fight shows how data centers are becoming a campaign issue across Pennsylvania, with developers and residents clashing over power demand, environmental impacts, and local control. Power Costs Rise with AI: New research from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas estimates AI data centers have already pushed up wholesale electricity prices nationwide by about 2% to 6%, with bigger increases possible by 2028. Healthcare & Research: WellSpan and Johns Hopkins renewed their oncology partnership, expanding access to advanced cancer care and clinical trials across central Pennsylvania. GLP-1 Side Effects: A wave of coverage on GLP-1-related hair loss points to temporary, non-scarring shedding tied to rapid weight loss and nutrition, with experts urging calm and context for patients. Cybersecurity Watch: A reported breach at Alphanumeric Systems is under investigation after dark-web claims of data exposure. Public Health: A review finds vaccinated people with confirmed measles can occasionally transmit the virus, suggesting outbreak investigations should not assume zero risk.

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Does Pennsylvania now have ‘the strictest guardrails in the nation’ for data centers?

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Paige Cognetti’s past opposition to police cooperation with ICE resurfaces in Pennsylvania House race

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