AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoData Center Policy Fight: Pennsylvania lawmakers are splitting over Gov. Josh Shapiro’s data center plan—one House bill would incentivize “responsible” development with conditions on a major sales tax break, while another would repeal the break entirely, a move supporters say could save the state billions. Local Governance: In Scrubgrass Township, a proposed data center drew an unusually large crowd and forced officials to hold the meeting outdoors as residents pressed for stronger oversight. Elections & Courts: A federal judge halted President Trump’s election executive order aimed at creating a federal voter list, adding to a growing court pushback on mail-ballot rules. Sports & Community: Pittsburgh native pro golfer Neal Shipley threw out the first pitch at PNC Park before the Pirates beat the Mariners 5-1. Housing & Grants: Clearfield County’s Mature Resources Foundation won a $250,000 PHARE grant to expand affordable housing at the Village of Hope in West Decatur. Public Safety: A “world’s largest swim lesson” event in New Jersey included Breakwater Beach in Seaside Heights, teaching kids water skills to prevent drownings.
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