AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPennsylvania House Primaries: Gov. Josh Shapiro-backed Democrats won key House nominations in Pennsylvania’s swing districts, setting up November fights the party hopes will flip the chamber. Data Center Policy: Shapiro’s administration rolled out finalized GRID standards for data center development, aiming to tighten guardrails and push “responsible” infrastructure expansion. South Philly Traffic Plan: Shapiro, Mayor Cherelle Parker, and sports partners announced a $30M package to ease congestion around the sports complex, including new I-76 ramp access and traffic signal upgrades. Berks Election Numbers: Berks County reported 23.22% turnout in the May 19 primary, with Democrats and Republicans split nearly evenly among ballots cast. Legal/Justice: A Pennsylvania appeals court ordered a judge to step aside for a sex-abuse retrial after comments in a prior proceeding raised impartiality concerns. Local Government & Land Use: An intermunicipal committee approved possible coal exploration near Buckhorn while also advancing a solar lease proposal. Public Safety Tech: Lehigh County hosted Pennsylvania’s first drone conference for law enforcement training and FAA guidance. Higher Ed & Money: Former Penn President Liz Magill’s 2024 compensation totaled about $4.46M, per released tax filings.
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