Medicaid Crunch for Kids: Spotlight PA reports Trump-era Medicaid work requirements and $990B in cuts could sharply raise the number of uninsured children in Pennsylvania, with advocates warning the state may not be able to backfill expected losses. Budget Pressure & Reserves: Gov. Josh Shapiro is seeking to tap nearly $4.7B from Pennsylvania’s rainy day fund to balance the 2026-27 budget, a move Republicans warn could hurt the state’s credit rating. Data Center Transparency Fight: A Pennsylvania House committee advanced a bill that would bar data center operators from using nondisclosure agreements with local governments, fueling a new round of local backlash over who’s coming and what communities will face. Skill Games Legal Fallout: The Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s ruling that “skill games” are slot machines is now setting up a policy and compliance scramble for operators and local organizations. Local Energy Dollars: Lycoming County says it received nearly $11M in 2025 natural gas impact fees, with millions more flowing to municipalities. Workplace Risk: A new survey finds many Americans don’t fully read employment contracts, and misunderstanding exit terms can keep people in jobs longer than they want. International Deal With Local Ripples: The U.S. and Iran signed an initial agreement to end hostilities and ease sanctions, with a 60-day clock toward nuclear talks. Restaurant Compliance: Chester County restaurant inspections show mostly “pass” results, with at least one “fail” tied to food temperature holding rules.