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The Pennsylvania Governor signed an executive order mandating that all data center projects secure full local municipal approvals before state-level permits can be issued.

Localised veto power introduces permitting fragmentation risks, potentially extending pre-development timelines and increasing soft costs for developers navigating multiple county jurisdictions.
Trade pressSlicast · August 20, 2026 · Global · Source: Data Center Dynamics
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The Pennsylvania Governor signed an executive order mandating that all data center projects secure full local municipal approvals before state-level permits can be issued.

Localised veto power introduces permitting fragmentation risks, potentially extending pre-development timelines and increasing soft costs for developers navigating multiple county jurisdictions.

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