AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoElection Watch: Pennsylvania’s midterms are a week away, with more than 9 million people registered to vote. Federal election monitors are expected in Philadelphia and three other counties; state officials are reminding voters to check the rules and keep polling places orderly. Energy and Data Centers: Salem Township approved expanding a zoning overlay for a proposed 4,466-acre data center campus, planned to use up to 4 gigawatts of power. The project reflects a statewide debate over data center growth as electricity costs rise and the grid faces pressure. Schools: Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a law requiring Pennsylvania schools to ban student cellphone use throughout the school day, leaving districts to set their policies. Community Funding: Boyertown’s community pool received a $500,000 state grant for renovations, including repairs to bathrooms and concessions ahead of next summer’s reopening.
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