HARRISBURG, PA – Over the past month, State Treasurer and Republican nominee for Governor Stacy Garrity (R-PA) has done what Governor Josh Shapiro (D-PA) has refused to do: listen to the people of Pennsylvania. Garrity has held five data center development listening sessions across Pennsylvania – from Wilkes-Barre Twp. in Northeast Pennsylvania to New Cumberland just outside Harrisburg , Hatfield in suburban Philadelphia to Cranberry Twp. in the exurbs of Pittsburgh , and just last Friday in Reading . The contrast between Garrity’s open dialogue with local and county leaders and Shapiro Harrisburg-knows-best policies could not be more different, and neither could either candidate’s consistency on the issue driving the discourse across Pennsylvania. Less than a year ago, Josh Shapiro trumpeted Amazon’s plans to build $20 billion in AI infrastructure, with campuses in Salem Township and Falls Township – and additional Pennsylvania communities being targeted for data center investment. At the time, Shapiro proclaimed that he was “proud” of the Amazon project for data center projects in Luzerne and Bucks counties – saying his team “worked closely” with Amazon to “land this deal." Now Josh Shapiro is singing a different tune on data centers. City & State called it an “evolution,” but the reality is that it’s a massive flip flop and attempt to sweep his “embrace” of data center development under the rug. As recently as February of this year, Josh Shapiro said Pennsylvania would lead the way in data center development during his 2026 budget address . Now, Shapiro claims to be putting guardrails on an industry he was championing just a few short months ago. Unsurprisingly, Shapiro’s new standards do nothing to address the concerns raised by data center development or the sweetheart tax deals they already received – like those benefiting liberal billionaire Jeff Bezos. In addition to his leadership of Amazon, Bezos owns and operates The Washington Post , the paper of record for Democrat presidential candidates inside the DC Beltway, so it should shock absolutely no one that Shapiro would try to endear himself to Bezos in the lead up to the 2028 presidential primary election. Whether at her January speech to the Pennsylvania Press Club, her April address to the Pennsylvania Independent Oil & Gas Association, or today - Stacy Garrity has spoken with one voice regarding data center development. She has repeated said that there needs to be: Transparency and clear rules of the road need to be instituted. Data center development demands thoughtful planning that focuses on affordable, reliable power that ensures development goals do not infringe on the needs of local communities. Developers must bring their own water and energy generation. Community engagement agreements must be signed with developers. Ratepayers must be protected. Local communities need to be protected through responsible noise ordinances. Data center development restricted to industrial and brownfield sites, not residential areas, so they can provide added value to the communities that house them. Local communities should have the final say on any data center development project because the people who live in the community should be those who determine their own future. Because of the confusion created by the Shapiro Administration’s “all-things-to-all-people” data center development policy, Garrity is now calling for a pause in data center development to give communities the opportunity to update zoning laws. She will continue to discuss her plans and do what Josh Shapiro doesn’t, hear directly from the community leaders about the challenges they are facing. PAID FOR BY GARRITY FOR PA
HARRISBURG, PA – Republican nominee for Governor and state Treasurer Stacy Garrity (R-PA) today called for seven public gubernatorial debates with Governor Josh Shapiro (D-PA). Garrity’s call follows Shapiro’s campaign saying on the record that he looks “ forward to engaging with the Garrity campaign directly on any good faith efforts to do so (schedule debates) and continue making the choice in this election clear .” Stacy Garrity said: “The Shapiro Campaign says they want to engage with our campaign in ‘good faith’ to make ‘the choice in this election clear.’ While Josh Shapiro and I disagree on many topics, we could not agree on this point more. Every voter should have the opportunity to learn where we stand on issues, what are our visions for the future of the Commonwealth, and what experience we bring to the table to lead 13 million Pennsylvanians for the next four years.” Garrity for PA has issued a call for seven public debates between Stacy Garrity and Josh Shapiro – one in each Pennsylvania media market. Thus far, the Garrity Campaign has received several inquiries requesting interest in hosting a debate and, now with the Shapiro Campaign officially on the record supporting at least one debate, we look forward to formal debate negotiations beginning. “Pennsylvania is at a crossroads and, as I say in nearly every speech, we need to decide what type of state we want to be. Public debates will give the voters of Pennsylvania the opportunity to make this decision with the most information possible. That is why I am calling for seven debates, one in each media market of the Commonwealth. I look forward to hearing Josh Shapiro’s response and I hope he will join me in making his case to the voters of Pennsylvania,” Garrity concluded. PAID FOR BY GARRITY FOR PA
Garrity Launches Veterans Coalition Announces Policies To Support Pennsylvania Veterans HARRISBURG, PA – Tuesday evening, State Treasurer and Republican nominee for Governor Stacy Garrity (R-PA) held a standing room only rally in New Cumberland, PA where she launched her campaign’s Veterans for Garrity coalition and announced her plans to deliver on behalf of Pennsylvania’s 700,000 Veterans. The event was led by WHP580 radio personality RJ Harris , and she was joined by Veterans for Garrity coalition chairman Bob DeSousa . Also in attendance were Pennsylvania legislative and Veteran leaders, including state Senator Cris Dush (Veteran) and state representatives Scott Barger , Josh Bashline (Veteran), Sheryl Delozier , Barb Gleim , Zach Mako (Veteran), Abby Major (Veteran), Eric Nelson (Veteran), Tim O'Neal (Veteran), Donna Scheuren, Tim Twardzik, Andrea Verobish , Jamie Walsh , and Dane Watro (Veteran). In addition to the Harrisburg leaders in attendance, Lancaster County Commissioner Josh Parsons (Veteran), Cumberland County Commissioner Kelly Neiderer , and Cumberland County District Attorney Sean McCormack joined the event. In addition to those who were able to join Garrity at the rally, leading Pennsylvania Veterans issued statements of support and will participate as honorary members of Veterans for Garrity: “A decorated veteran with three tours of the Middle East, Stacy Garrity will stand up for our veterans the way she did for our country: with courage and honor. As a combat veteran, I can think of no other candidate as qualified to protect Pennsylvania’s 700,000 military veterans.” – U.S. Senator Dave McCormick “Stacy Garrity’s 30 years of military service make her uniquely qualified to understand the challenges faced by Pennsylvania’s Veterans, and enact forward-thinking, proactive policies and initiatives to support them. She understands the challenges of our Service Members face upon returning home and, unlike Josh Shapiro, Stacy Garrity will always prioritize their needs. Stacy Garrity led on her three deployments to the Middle East, leads again as Pennsylvania’s Treasurer, and I know she’ll lead on behalf of our Veterans and all Pennsylvanians as our next Governor.” – Congressman Scott Perry “Pennsylvania Veterans need and deserve a champion as our Commonwealth’s chief executive, and that leader is Stacy Garrity. Stacy provided our nation with decorated service for 30 years and through three deployments to the Middle East. As a fellow veteran of the Iraq War, I am confident she will provide Pennsylvania Veterans with that same committed service as our next Governor.” – Congressman Guy Reschenthaler “Stacy Garrity has proudly served our nation and commonwealth both in and out of uniform. In the Middle East, she distinguished herself and was decorated for her service. Now as Treasurer, she continues to give back to our commonwealth’s Veterans every day. As our next Governor, Stacy Garrity will continue that service and Pennsylvania’s Veterans will know they have an ally working on their behalf in Harrisburg.” – PAGOP Chairman and State Senator Greg Rothman Veterans for Garrity will be overseen by an Executive Committee, comprised of some of Pennsylvania’s most distinguished Veterans, including: U.S. Army Colonel Bob DeSousa (Dauphin), Committee Chairman U.S. Navy Captain Toni Chase (Cumberland County) U.S. Army Major General Wes Craig (Montgomery County) U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Darryl Hamm (Dauphin County) U.S. Army Captain Dave Christian (Bucks County) U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Tim Pearson (Elk County) U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Greg Davis (Indiana County) U.S. Army Colonel Charlie Luce (Luzerne County) U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sergeant Matt Giacobbe (Philadelphia County) Veterans for Garrity will spearhead Stacy Garrity’s statewide efforts to activate Pennsylvania’s large Veteran community and inform them of Garrity forward-leaning initiatives to support the Commonwealth’s hometown heroes. To read policies and initiatives for Pennsylvania Veterans; including jobs, healthcare, housing, and property tax relief, CLICK HERE . Before her election to serve as Pennsylvania’s Treasurer, Stacy Garrity served our nation in. uniform with distinction for 30 years, rising to the rank of Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve. Garrity was deployed to the Middle East three times as part of Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. For her service, Garrity was twice awarded the Bronze Star and was also awarded the Legion of Merit. To read more about Stacy Garrity’s distinguished service on behalf of our nation, read SpotlightPA’s recent profile of her time in unform CLICK HERE . PAID FOR BY GARRITY FOR PA
