AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoStudent Loans in Court: A coalition of Democratic-led states, including Pennsylvania, sued the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that they say unlawfully narrows who can get federal student loans for professional degree programs—aimed at fields like nursing and physician assistant training. Retail & Food: Rutter’s is rolling out a limited spring beer, Fairway Finder, in partnership with Rusty Rail Brewing, while Academy Sports + Outdoors plans three new stores, including an Altoona location. Healthcare Watch: CMS ratings show mixed nursing-home performance across the state—SNU Armstrong Company Memorial Hospital earned a 4-star Q1 score, while Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor landed at 2 stars and Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation at 5 stars. Politics & Business: Pennsylvania Democrats are pushing to flip Republican-held House seats after Tuesday’s primary contests, with several swing-district races on the ballot. Local Economy: Wawa is also eyeing a second large-format travel center in North Carolina, underscoring continued growth in travel retail.
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