AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPASSHE Tuition: The PASSHE Board of Governors is poised to raise in-state undergraduate tuition by $172 per semester to $4,169, with a rollback promised if Harrisburg funds the system in the budget. Budget Deadline Fallout: With the state budget still unresolved, libraries, schools, and rape crisis centers are bracing for possible funding interruptions after last year’s 135-day impasse. School Choice Fight: Democrats face backlash after pushing to cut tax-credit scholarships, with polling showing broad, bipartisan opposition to scholarship cuts. Graham Platner Aftermath: As Maine Democrats absorb the fallout from Platner’s canceled Senate bid, a Pennsylvania-linked consulting firm (FIGHT) is taking heat inside the party. Freedom Fuel Scrutiny: White House-promoted “Freedom Fuel” discount stations in PA/NJ are drawing ethics questions as details on ownership and fuel sourcing remain murky. Local Government & Safety: Abington commissioners advanced a proposal to restrict e-bikes/e-scooters in parks and trails, while Slippery Rock residents seek Red Cross help after flash flooding. Higher Ed Access: PASSHE also announced it will cover remaining tuition for eligible low-income in-state students.
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