HARRISBURG, Feb. 3 – On Monday, the PA House Energy Committee voted to advance legislation aimed at protecting consumers from rising costs associated with data center projects. Separately, the committee heard testimony on bills that would enhance reporting and transparency from data centers and provide local officials with a model ordinance to guide responsible development.Data center projects are rapidly proliferating nationwide due to the explosive growth of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and video streaming.As chair of the House Energy Committee, state Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, D-Phila., has made it a priority to shield consumers from bearing additional costs related to these projects.“People’s bills are too high. We need to do everything we can to keep bills down and ensure the heat and lights come on when Pennsylvanians need them,” said Fiedler. “Affordability and reliability are at the heart of the work we are doing on the Energy Committee, and these bills are a key part of that. Without accountability, big for-profit tech companies could try to push more costs onto everyday consumers.”The Data Center Consumer Protection Bill (H.B. 1834), sponsored by state Rep. Robert Matzie, D-Beaver, was amended and approved by the committee. A public hearing on the bill was held in October 2025. If enacted, the legislation would protect ratepayers by establishing a regulatory framework for data centers operating in Pennsylvania.“Today’s vote brings us one step closer to... Read more
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HARRISBURG, Sept. 29 – State Reps. Carol Hill-Evans, Tina Davis, Kyle Mullins and Eddie Day Pashinski held a news conference at the state Capitol this week to unveil a House resolution designating Sept. 15–21, 2025, as Diaper Need Awareness Week in Pennsylvania. According to the National Diaper Bank Network, one in two families struggles to provide enough diapers to keep their children clean, dry and healthy. Nearly one in four parents report missing work or school because they cannot afford the diapers required to place their child in childcare. For older adults, the need is just as urgent. Adult incontinence products can cost up to $1,000 annually and are not covered by Medicare or many private insurance plans. The Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank reports that adult diapers cost nearly three times more than infant diapers, placing enormous strain on seniors with low or fixed incomes. “In my home district in the City of York, year after year I see volunteers, nonprofits, churches, and even businesses answer the call to donate and distribute diapers,” Hill-Evans said. “Their compassion inspires me and reminds me that Pennsylvanians are ready to help; they just need their government to stand with them. I’ve once again introduced legislation, House Bill 1417, to create a state grant program to help organizations that already distribute diapers and incontinence products, meaning we Read more
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State Reps. Kyle Mullins and Pat Gallagher applauded passage of their Keystone Saves legislation by the House of Representatives. Read more
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