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Earliest in view: May 20 · 00:42 UTCMost recent: Jul 28 · 18:28 UTC
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  • POLITICSJul 28 · 18:28 UTCWTOP DC
    Democrat’s TV ad targets data centers in drive to oust Republican from swing Pennsylvania House seat

    Democrat Paige Cognetti is running a TV ad criticizing AI data centers and their impact on communities in her challenge against Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan in a Pennsylvania congressional race. The ad highlights concerns over corporate secrecy, tax breaks, and rising energy costs linked to data centers, which are a key issue in the swing district.

  • POLITICSJul 28 · 11:31 UTCFORTUNE
    ‘We’re not for sale’: Pennsylvania Democrat spotlights data-center fury in campaign ads

    Paige Cognetti, a Pennsylvania Democrat, is criticizing AI data centers in campaign ads against Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan, highlighting secrecy, tax breaks, and rising energy costs. The race occurs in a district where data center projects face local opposition, and Cognetti argues communities should not subsidize such developments.

  • POLITICSJul 28 · 10:33 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Democrat's TV ad targets data centers in drive to oust Republican from swing Pennsylvania House seat

    Democrat Paige Cognetti is running a TV ad criticizing AI data centers in her campaign against Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan in a Pennsylvania congressional race. The ad highlights concerns over corporate secrecy, tax breaks for developers, and rising energy costs linked to data centers. Trump and Vice President JD Vance have supported Bresnahan, who introduced a bill to limit corporate challenges to local zoning decisions.

  • POLITICSJul 28 · 10:33 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Democrat's TV ad targets data centers in drive to oust Republican from swing Pennsylvania House seat

    Paige Cognetti, a Democrat and mayor of Scranton, is running a TV ad criticizing AI data centers in her campaign against Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan in a swing Pennsylvania congressional district. The ad highlights concerns over corporate secrecy, tax incentives, and rising energy costs linked to data centers, while Bresnahan's proposed legislation aims to limit corporate challenges to local zoning decisions.

  • POLITICSJul 9 · 21:34 UTCFOX NEWS
    Unearthed records reveal Dem mayor sought tax hike to fund DEI role ahead of key House race

    Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti proposed a 3% property tax increase in 2023 to fund a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) coordinator and other city roles, though the budget was not adopted. Her campaign highlighted Rep. Rob Bresnahan’s company receiving federal contracts as a 'women-owned' business while defending Cognetti’s fiscal reforms as mayor.

  • POLITICSJul 9 · 21:34 UTCFOX NEWS POLITICS
    Unearthed records reveal Dem mayor sought tax hike to fund DEI role ahead of key House race

    Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti proposed a 3% property tax increase in 2023 to fund eight new city positions, including a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) coordinator. The budget was not adopted. Her campaign highlighted Rep. Rob Bresnahan’s company receiving federal contracts as a 'women-owned' business.

  • TECHNOLOGYJun 28 · 13:43 UTCCBS NEWS
    How trains drove American history

    The transcontinental railroad transformed American transportation, communications, commerce, cities, politics, and time perception. Correspondent David Pogue explores Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, Pa., highlighting Big Boy, the world's largest functioning steam train, to illustrate trains' role in shaping America.

  • POLITICSJun 14 · 21:13 UTCNY POST
    Scranton mayor vying for Congress once hired a known criminal for key commission

    Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti, who is vying for Congress, appointed a criminal to the city's Human Relations Commission, where the individual later committed crimes while serving in that position.

  • POLITICSMay 20 · 00:42 UTCNBC NEWS
    Democrats pick candidates for key districts in the battle for the House

    Democrats have selected candidates for key districts in the battle for the House, including Scranton, Pa., Mayor Paige Cognetti, who will run in 2024. The selection of candidates is a crucial step in the Democrats' effort to maintain control of the House. The outcome of these elections will have significant implications for the political landscape.