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. 

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