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AI Data Centers Battle in Scranton | Lubbock News
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In Pennsylvania’s swing district, a fierce congressional race is unfolding over AI data centers, as Democrat Paige Cognetti challenges incumbent Rep. Rob Bresnahan. Cognetti, Scranton’s mayor, warns that her community isn’t for sale, drawing parallels to past industries that exploited local resources and left behind burdens. Her campaign highlights secrecy, tax breaks, rising energy costs, and environmental damage, demanding fairer deals and local hiring. Meanwhile, Bresnahan pushes back with the Local Control Protection Act, aiming to shield communities from corporate lawsuits over zoning denials. As national AI ambitions clash with local resistance, this race is becoming a flashpoint for how America balances tech growth with community rights.
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