AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMedicaid Fight: Twenty-five Democratic-led states (including Pennsylvania) sued the Trump administration over new Medicaid work requirements, arguing the “medically frail” exemption is too narrow and would push disabled and seriously ill people off coverage. Elections & Courts: Pennsylvania remains in the crosshairs of federal election power grabs as judges continue blocking efforts to seize voter information and reshape mail-ballot rules. State Budget Pressure: With deadlines looming, Pennsylvania lawmakers are again facing the prospect of missing a state budget deal, keeping Harrisburg’s fiscal calendar in limbo. Great American State Fair Fallout: Pennsylvania senators say the commonwealth will still show up at Trump’s America 250 fair without taxpayer funding, after earlier reports of the state skipping the event. Crime Trend Watch: A new look at national data says the U.S. murder rate is near record lows, with violence falling in major cities. Public Safety Notes: Police reports include a serious crash involving a vehicle and a horse-drawn buggy in Beech Creek and an electric scooter injury in Lamar. Local Governance & Infrastructure: DuBois Regional Airport’s authority recommended Contour Airlines for Essential Air Service, aiming to expand nonstop options and regional economic development.
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