AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAffordable Housing Funding: Mercer County is set to receive $425,000 through the state PHARE program for four affordable homeownership and community development initiatives, including new homes in Sharon and down-payment help via the Shenango Valley Urban League. Food Safety & Inspections: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture restaurant inspection reports show mostly “pass” outcomes in Lancaster County, with at least one truck cited for hair restraint issues. Tech & State Budget: Spotlight PA reports Pennsylvania lawmakers are weighing new tech-related revenue options, including ending sales-tax exemptions for data-center buildouts or extending the 5% gross receipts tax to digital ad sellers, as the state targets a budget gap. Energy & Infrastructure: Pennsylvania communities continue pushing back on data center proposals, while separate coverage highlights broader grid and transmission debates tied to moving power from Pennsylvania generation to other states. Business Moves: In Lehigh Valley, Jimmy’s Hot Dogs and Ciao! Sandwich Shoppe are combining forces under one downtown Easton roof, sharing a kitchen and expanding menu reach. Manufacturing Automation: Heidelberg Materials is expanding autonomous vehicle use at quarries, with Pennsylvania sites included in its broader rollout plans.
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