AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEducation & Choice: Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit turns 25, and the program says it topped 101,000 scholarships in 2023-24—nearly 20% more than the year before—continuing its push to let low- and middle-income families pick schools. Memorial Day & Veterans: A Memorial Day feature spotlights a 102-year-old veteran who says he avoided military groups for decades because combat in the Pacific is something he wanted to forget. Public Safety: State police announced a sobriety checkpoint coming to Centre County in the coming weeks, with all traffic laws enforced. Local Government Watch: Keystone Central School District board members discussed receivership fears while approving a proposed $94 million budget with no tax increase. Community & Culture: Fish for Free Day is Sunday across Pennsylvania, and local events—from bridge-to-bridge veteran fundraisers to courthouse reopening ceremonies—keep the holiday weekend busy. Fraud & Courts: A Philadelphia man was sentenced to 18 months for wire fraud tied to Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend program.
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