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U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan wants federal legislation designed to protect local municipalities amid the proliferation of data center proposals in small communities like the ones he represents in Northeast Pennsylvania.
The congressman on Thursday introduced legislation that would block companies from suing municipalities in federal court if their project is denied based on documented findings about public health, infrastructure, community character or similar concerns.
WILKES-BARRE — Addressing the controversial topic of data centers, U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan said Thursday that billion-dollar corporations should never supersede the voices of those living in affected communities.
Bresnahan, R-Dallas Township, introduced the Local Control Protection Act — legislation to curb the ability of large corporations to litigate and attempt to overturn local decisions regarding data centers and ensure approved developments maintain a benefit to the community.
The star, which once shined over Milford Borough, is returning to The Knob, Pike County Commissioner Matthew Osterberg announced, acknowledging a collaborative effort involving local organizations, federal officials, community leaders and the National Park Service to bring back the star, which was removed in 2017.
The star will be reestablished and illuminated on July 4, as part of the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
The House of Representatives approved a Democratic-led labor bill after 20 Republicans broke party lines to support the measure.
WASHINGTON, D.C — Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) voted in favor of the Secure America Act, legislation providing long-term funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), ensuring the agencies have the resources needed to secure protect America and its borders. The legislation passed the House today by a vote of 214-212.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Congressman Rob Bresnahan joined local healthcare leaders at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center to announce the release of $600 million in long-delayed FEMA Public Assistance funds for Pennsylvania healthcare providers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
PLAINS TWP. — Geisinger Health System received $192 million recently from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in delayed reimbursements for COVID-19 pandemic costs, officials said Friday at a news conference.
U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr., R-8, Dallas Twp., joined Dr. Terry Gilliland, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Geisinger Health, at Friday’s news conference at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pittsburgh, planned to attend but was unable due to a voting session in the Senate.