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Energy leaders and state and federal representatives say they will unleash Northeast Pennsylvania’s natural gas reserves for the future of data centers and artificial intelligence.

They said their goal is to cut the process for permits and possibly to create tax exemptions for AI development zones.

U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan said the federal government needs to get “out of the way” of progress. He spoke Friday morning at a meeting focused on "Pennsylvania’s Energy & Economic Opportunity" at Scranton’s Lackawanna College.

At a time of national uncertainty and global volatility, Hazleton, Pennsylvania is quietly emerging as a model for economic resilience, workforce readiness, and community-focused development, two of the region's congressional representatives recently told members of the business community.

Reps. Dan Meuser and Rob Bresnahan, both Republicans from Luzerne County, spoke at the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Breakfast, held at Sand Springs Country Club earlier this month.

WILKES-BARRE — U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr. on Tuesday said it’s “absurd” to see consulting firms contracting with both the Chinese Communist Party and U.S. federal agencies at the same time.

“We need to be doing everything in our power to safeguard our national security and prohibit the CCP from inserting itself where it doesn’t belong,” said Bresnahan, R-Dallas Township. “I am proud to bring the Time to Choose Act to the House and demand consultants stop double-dipping and make a decision, America or Communist China.”

WILKES-BARRE — U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr. on Thursday said public office should not be seen as a lifelong career, but as a service to the community and country.

“Term limits allow for more discussion and new ideas in Congress,” said Rep. Bresnahan, R-Dallas Township. “As a younger member, I have seen how representation from the younger generations is lacking, and term limits would allow for these new generations to voice their opinions in an elected capacity.”

Bipartisan legislation offered on April 21 by U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-PA) would ensure that earnings from employment and training programs do not decrease Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Employment (SNAP) benefits for Americans in need. 

“Work is not a dirty word,” said Rep. Bresnahan. “In northeastern Pennsylvania and across the country, we are facing a skilled-workforce shortage, and businesses are in desperate need of those ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work.