AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoJonny’s Law Push: Supporters rallied at the Capitol for Senate Bill 982, named for Jonathan Tomasello, to require anti-bullying coordinators in schools and tighten oversight of bullying reports. Scam Warning: Pennsylvania State Police flagged a new “U.S. District Court warrant” scam that pressures victims to post bail via crypto kiosks while scammers keep them on the phone under a fake “gag order.” Iran War Showdown in Congress: The U.S. House passed a war powers resolution to force an end to the Iran conflict or require congressional approval; four Republicans, including Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.), joined Democrats in the 215-208 vote. Local Government Watch: Knox Borough moved toward liens on properties with large past-due water bills, while Clarion Borough rejected a $105K loan for a fire hall roof and will pay with cash reserves. Shapiro Economy: Gov. Shapiro announced a $10M Kurt J. Lesker expansion in Pennsylvania tied to new jobs and R&D space in State College. Road Safety: PennDOT and partners urged drivers to put phones down as summer travel ramps up.
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