AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPennsylvania Budget Watch: Lawmakers’ $50.8B 2026-27 budget drew sharp GOP reactions, with Sen. Scott Hutchinson warning of a $5B structural gap papered over by delayed Medicaid obligations and “gimmicks,” while Rep. R. Lee James pointed to bipartisan compromises. Health Care & Medicaid: Nursing homes won changes to Pennsylvania’s Medicaid long-term care funding formula, boosting the state’s share by $162M next year and easing compliance with the 70% resident-care spending rule. Elections & Youth Voting: A new study finds Pennsylvania ranks last for 18-year-old voter registration, with only 22% registered—fueling calls for preregistration at 16. Energy & Infrastructure: The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved its 19th straight toll increase, setting a 3.5% hike effective Jan. 3, 2027. Public Safety: A statewide “Move Over” enforcement push is set for Monday, with extra patrols across Pennsylvania and neighboring states. Local Governance: Philly’s Market East redevelopment adds a new engagement center, MY Market East, to gather public input as the corridor continues to change.
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