Oct 9, 2026 · 30 min · 11 segments
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Howard BerkusGuestBen KehoeGuest
Carol HolzapfelHost
Kenny CooperReid Fraser
Julie Grant
Governor Josh Shapiro and State Treasurer Stacey Garrity discussed data centers and other hot-button issues facing Pennsylvanians at the first and only 2026 gubernatorial debate.
Shapiro implemented more strict guidelines for data center developers in August as a result of growing concerns from residents.
The governor not only allowed but he encouraged all of these projects to come in and they've ruined some of the communities.
I talked to township supervisors, commissioners, local solicitors, community leaders and I heard the same thing.
They're not against data centers but they want time to get their zoning updated.
Shapiro was questioned during the debate Wednesday why he didn't implement a pause.
A moratorium is a timeline to get to a policy.
I put in place the strictest policy, the strictest guardrails in the nation to ensure that our communities are protected.
The candidates also answered questions about the measles outbreak, education funding, and whether Shapiro will run for president in 2028.
Governor Shapiro last week joined 21 states suing the Environmental Protection Agency for its recent repeal of limits on climate-warming pollution from power plants.
Governor Josh Shapiro and State Treasurer Stacey Garrity discussed data centers and other hot-button issues facing Pennsylvanians at the first and only 2026 gubernatorial debate.
Shapiro implemented more strict guidelines for data center developers in August as a result of growing concerns from residents.
The governor not only allowed but he encouraged all of these projects to come in and they've ruined some of the communities.
I talked to township supervisors, commissioners, local solicitors, community leaders and I heard the same thing.
They're not against data centers but they want time to get their zoning updated.
Shapiro was questioned during the debate Wednesday why he didn't implement a pause.
A moratorium is a timeline to get to a policy.
I put in place the strictest policy, the strictest guardrails in the nation to ensure that our communities are protected.
The candidates also answered questions about the measles outbreak, education funding, and whether Shapiro will run for president in 2028.
Governor Shapiro last week joined 21 states suing the Environmental Protection Agency for its recent repeal of limits on climate-warming pollution from power plants.
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