Data center 'pause button' bill passes Pennsylvania House nearly unanimously

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- A legislative effort to give communities breathing room as data center projects proliferate is moving at a rapid pace, unanimously passing the House of Representatives Wednesday. House Bill 2496, sponsored by Rep. Paul Friel (D-Chester) aims to give municipalities up to a six-month "pause" on the consideration of any data center [...]