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Pennsylvania Families Should Not Foot the Bill for Big Tech’s AI Boom
Sen. Douglas Mastriano (R-33)

Pennsylvania families are already being crushed by rising energy costs.

This past winter was a painful reminder. Across the commonwealth, families opened electric and heating bills that were dramatically higher than just a year ago. Many Pennsylvanians saw utility costs rise by double digits as inflation, grid strain, fuel demand and energy market pressures continued driving prices upward. Seniors on fixed incomes, working families, farmers and small businesses were forced to make difficult choices simply to keep the lights on and heat their homes.

And the worst part is this: Pennsylvania is one of the largest energy-producing states in America. Our workers produce enormous quantities of natural gas and electricity that power not only our own homes and industries, but neighboring states as well. While Pennsylvanians struggle with rising utility bills, vast amounts of our energy are exported to surrounding states like Maryland and Virginia — states whose political leadership has spent years attacking domestic energy production while still relying heavily on Pennsylvania’s power generation capacity. Now, on top of these existing pressures, an entirely new challenge is emerging: hyperscale artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Most Americans hear the words “artificial intelligence” and think about computers, apps or futuristic technology. What they do not see are the massive industrial data centers powering this revolution behind the scenes.

These facilities consume staggering amounts of electricity and water — in some cases using as much power as small cities. As AI technology rapidly expands, states across the country are racing to attract these enormous operations.

Pennsylvania will undoubtedly become a prime target because of our energy resources, strategic location and infrastructure. But before politicians rush to hand out incentives and approvals, Pennsylvania citizens deserve an honest conversation: Who will pay for the enormous infrastructure demands these facilities create?

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Shavuot begins at sunset on May 21, 2026 through nightfall on May 23, 2026

Today, Jewish communities around the world celebrate the holiday of Shavuot, commemorating the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai and the covenant between God and the people of Israel.

Shavuot is a time of faith, gratitude, learning, and reflection. It reminds us of the enduring importance of God`s word, the pursuit of wisdom, and the responsibilities that come with freedom and faith.

To all those celebrating, may this special holiday be filled with joy, peace, and abundant blessings.

Chag Sameach!

THROWBACK THURSDAY: On NATO’s eastern frontier, I stand along the icy Narva River, with Narva, Estonia on my left and Ivangorod, Russia on my right — a stark reminder that freedom and tyranny can exist only yards apart.

This photograph was taken during a strategic survey mission assigned to me by General Raymond T. Odierno to assess Northern Europe and the Baltic states and to help develop NATO land‑power deterrence against Russian aggression. #ThrowbackThursday

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