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As demand for digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing accelerates, municipalities across the country are experiencing increased interest in data center development. These facilities are often presented as essential infrastructure with economic upside, yet the political and regulatory environment surrounding data centers has become increasingly active and, in some communities, contentious. As community concerns grow, municipalities may face heightened exposure to zoning disputes, administrative appeals, and litigation alleging procedural deficiencies or adverse community impacts. Regardless of where a municipality ultimately lands on any specific proposal, it is important for municipal leaders to understand how this evolving environment may intersect with municipal risk exposure and property and liability insurance considerations.

Temporary Partial Disability (TPD) benefits under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act are designed to support employees who are able to return to work after a job-related injury but are not yet earning their pre-injury wages. These benefits help bridge the financial gap during recovery while the employee transitions back into the workplace.

In 2020, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported head injuries accounted for nearly 6 percent of non-fatal occupational injuries involving days away from work. Almost half of those injuries occurred when workers came in contact with an object or equipment while about 20 percent were caused by slips, trips and falls.1