Energy

Assessing Gov. Shapiro’s GRID Requirements

  • Joshua Schubert
  • September 8, 2026

Summary The “Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development” (GRID) Requirements apply to data centers over 25 megawatts (MW). The standards give municipalities no new authority over noise, water withdrawal, traffic, or setbacks;…

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Regulation

Josh Shapiro Gets Stuff Undone

  • Nathan Benefield
  • September 5, 2026

Originally published by the Washington Examiner. Gov. Josh Shapiro built his brand on GSD: getting stuff done. But these days, he seems more…

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Regulation

PA Data Centers—No Roadblocks, No Special Favors

  • June 5, 2026

Companies have announced $90 billion in planned data center investment in Pennsylvania. That’s not a small number. It means jobs, better infrastructure, more energy development, and a bigger tax base…

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The Truth About Court-Ordered Education Funding

  • Common Sense Weekly
  • December 13, 2025

Here’s the Commonwealth Foundation’s weekly news roundup of policy issues debated in Harrisburg and across Pennsylvania. We hope you have a great weekend! Pennsylvania Courts Never Ordered More Funding for…

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Voters Are Concerned About Shapiro’s Spending

  • Common Sense Weekly
  • June 27, 2025

Welcome to Common Sense Weekly! This is the Commonwealth Foundation’s weekly news roundup of policy issues debated in Harrisburg and across Pennsylvania.Have you seen our recent social media videos?…

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Regulation

Energy Costs and Regulations Threaten PA’s Tech Boom

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • June 11, 2025

Originally published by RealClearPennsylvania. Pennsylvania is on the short list of destinations for cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI). However, the commonwealth—thanks to ill-advised policies pushed by…

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