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Josh Shapiro: “There has to be a community benefits agreement for the local…”

Featuring: Josh Shapiro, Democratic | Governor of Pennsylvania

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Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Orders Expanding Protections for Pennsylvanians with Disabilities

Published | Video Starts at 46:01

They've got to be careful about the use of water and protecting our environment, our planet. They've got to be very open and transparent with the local community about what they're seeking to build. There has to be a community benefits agreement for the local community, and they have to hire local. Those are my baseline standards. If you don't meet those baseline standards, you're going to have a hard time getting your permitting done through the commonwealth. We understand. (46:01–46:07)

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Asserts that data center projects must include community benefits and local hiring.

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