AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoState Budget Deal: Pennsylvania lawmakers and Gov. Josh Shapiro reached a $50.8B budget framework, with votes expected Sunday—boosting education funding and adding pension cost-of-living adjustments for teachers and other retirees who left before 2001, while also requiring data centers to report energy and water use. Data Center Policy: The Senate advanced an optional 18-month local moratorium on high-impact data centers, even as both gubernatorial candidates—Shapiro and GOP nominee Stacy Garrity—remain vague on details and trade accusations over who’s really for “guard rails.” SNAP Fallout: One year after the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” Pennsylvania saw SNAP enrollment drop by about 98,000 people, with advocates warning the cuts hit families hard. Public Health: Philadelphia warned of a possible measles exposure at the airport around July 4 and urged travelers to check vaccination status, noting measles activity remains elevated in parts of Pennsylvania. Local Government Tools: The Department of General Services announced an online auction for surplus PennDOT equipment, including dump trucks and heavy machinery, with public bidding running late July into August. Pennsylvania Politics on the National Stage: A Ro Khanna West Bank visit drew attention after he alleged he was detained by armed Israeli settlers—renewing debate over settler violence and U.S. support in the region.
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