AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSkill-Game Crackdown Talks: Pennsylvania business owners and lawmakers met in Cresson after the state Supreme Court said skill games are slot machines under the Gaming Act, raising pressure for a legislative fix before operators face major losses. Governor Race Watch: A new Siena/Inquirer poll finds Gov. Josh Shapiro expanding his lead over GOP challenger Stacy Garrity, while 1 in 4 likely GOP voters say they don’t know Garrity—an early sign of trouble for down-ballot Republicans. Economy Messaging: Another poll shows Pennsylvanians grading President Trump worse on the economy and cost of living than a month ago, with gas prices a top weak spot. U.S. Senate Image Shift: Fetterman’s favorability dips and more voters now see him as more Republican than Democrat, according to a Siena/Inquirer/New York Times survey. Election Odds: Prediction markets now tilt heavily toward Democrats controlling the House and Senate after midterms, reshaping expectations for key races. Public Health Clash: AG William Tong joined a coalition urging HHS to keep vaccine guidance science-based amid disputes over federal vaccine policy. Grid Reliability Funding: The Energy Department is set to announce nearly $2B in upgrades to the aging power grid, including in Allentown, aiming to cut costs and prevent blackouts as AI-driven demand grows. Measles Fight: Pennsylvania health officials report more cases and deaths while the CDC’s counting remains disputed, keeping vaccine and outbreak policy in the spotlight.
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