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Shapiro Secures $20B Amazon Deal, Pushes Data Center Reform

2/20/2026

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro secured a $20 billion investment from Amazon.
He adjusts his approach to data centers ahead of reelection.
He aims to promote tech jobs while addressing rising electricity costs.
Shapiro called for data centers to "pay for their own power."
Polls show voters broadly support data centers despite potential bill increases.

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Story summary

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro secured a $20 billion investment from Amazon.
He adjusts his approach to data centers ahead of reelection.
He aims to promote tech jobs while addressing rising electricity costs.
Shapiro called for data centers to "pay for their own power."
Polls show voters broadly support data centers despite potential bill increases.