Why PA data centers want public officials to sign NDAs

Data Center Developers Are Pushing Pa. Government Officials to Sign Secrecy Agreements. At Least Some Are Saying Yes

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — When Talen Energy reached out to Anthony Township Supervisor Craig High about rezoning, he was surprised. In his role, he’s occasionally contacted by companies planning to build within the township. But Montou…

Why PA data centers want public officials to sign NDAs

HARRISBURG — When Talen Energy reached out to Anthony Township Supervisor Craig High about rezoning, he was surprised. In his role, he’s occasionally contacted by companies planning to build within the township. But Montour County, where the small rural community is located, is responsible for major zoning decisions, not Anthony. Still, High and the other supervisors were open to hearing more about what Talen planned to do in their district. But…

Data center developers are pushing Pa. government officials to sign secrecy agreements. At least some are saying yes.

First amendment advocates argue non-disclosure agreements create conflicts with existing public record law